US Bridges

Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI NW NJ28&CR606 JCT · Structure no. 2063164

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,550
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHetfield Ave CR606
CrossesRaritan Valley Line
Location0.05 MI NW NJ28&CR606 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64593, -74.37238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2023)
Projected traffic10,170 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hetfield Ave CR606 over Raritan Valley Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.