Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.42 Miles North of CR681 · Structure no. 120RS03
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,985
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,303 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook carry?
About 5,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Major Road over AMTRAK Lawrence Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.