Basking Ridge Bridge Will Remain Fully Closed For 3 Months

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Madisonville Road Bridge, over the Passaic River at Osborn Pond, is now fully closed to all traffic as construction is underway. It will remain closed for the next three months.

The 1975 single-span bridge closed this past Monday to all vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic for rehabilitation and bridge deck replacement.

Work includes the full replacement of the existing concrete deck, along with the replacement of the existing sidewalk, brush curb, and railing, according to Somerset County.

A detour route is posted along North Maple Avenue, Route 202, Glen Alpin Road, and Lees Hill Road.

The 10-mile detour can be viewed here.

The county bridge is being repaired following the latest inspection reports that labeled this bridge's deck as "poor" condition due to numerous large spalls, exposed rebar, and failing previous repairs.

The purpose of this project is to restore the structural condition of this deck by replacement of the existing concrete deck. The deck replacement will also include the replacement of the existing brush curb, sidewalk, and new four-bar railing on both sides of the bridge, according to the county.

The substructure and existing pre-stressed box beams will not be replaced, however, select spall repairs will be performed.

The construction contract was awarded in March and is estimated to cost $694,190. The project is funded by a FY2020 New Jersey Department Of Transportation Local Bridge Future Needs grant.

For more information on the project click here.

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