Pottersville Road
Carrying Pottersville Road over PEAPACK BROOK
0.58 MI EAST OF US 206, Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Pottersville Road
The Pottersville Road bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries Pottersville Road over PEAPACK BROOK. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,608 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Pottersville Road compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 1977
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,608 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18D1302
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
Pottersville Road is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare Pottersville Road against other structures in Somerset and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Pottersville Road?
Pottersville Road in Somerset, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Pottersville Road inspected?
Pottersville Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,608 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pottersville Road is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Pottersville Road?
Pottersville Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Pottersville Road?
Pottersville Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Pottersville Road and does age affect safety?
Pottersville Road was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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