NEW BRUNSWICK RD
Carrying NEW BRUNSWICK RD over TRIBUTARY TO D&R CANAL
.1 MI S OF CEDAR GROVE RD, Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEW BRUNSWICK RD
The NEW BRUNSWICK RD bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries NEW BRUNSWICK RD over TRIBUTARY TO D&R CANAL. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,238 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 culvert at 3/9. 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 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEW BRUNSWICK RD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,238 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18K0607
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
NEW BRUNSWICK RD 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 NEW BRUNSWICK RD 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 NEW BRUNSWICK RD?
NEW BRUNSWICK RD in Somerset, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEW BRUNSWICK RD inspected?
NEW BRUNSWICK RD'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 1,238 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW BRUNSWICK RD 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 NEW BRUNSWICK RD?
NEW BRUNSWICK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEW BRUNSWICK RD?
NEW BRUNSWICK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NEW BRUNSWICK RD and does age affect safety?
NEW BRUNSWICK RD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.
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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