Opossum Road over Bedens Brook

Fair Condition204 years old1,863 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset
Location1 Mi South Of US 206
CarriesOpossum Road
CrossesBedens Brook
Coordinates40.41578, -74.66390

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialOther
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Max Span23.0 ft (7 m)
Deck Width15.4 ft (4.7 m)
Deck Area68.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1822 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,863 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number18E0201

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