Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave
GoodPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 2 MI N of Nj Tpk Int 10 · Structure no. 1204412
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,143
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave carry?
About 3,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Menlo Park Drive over Lafayette Ave?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).