US Bridges

County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.41 Miles West of CR 681 · Structure no. 120RS04

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,781 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 522
CrossesAMTRAK Tracks
Location0.41 Miles West of CR 681
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38306, -74.53896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,114 (2023)
Projected traffic14,781 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks 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 County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks carry?

About 12,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 522 over AMTRAK Tracks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.