US Bridges

Route 28 over Bound Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.47M E.Of CR622 · Structure no. 1219150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 28 over Bound Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 28 over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 24,235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,082 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 28
CrossesBound Brook
Location1.47M E.Of CR622
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58068, -74.49941
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: 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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,235 (2023)
Projected traffic29,082 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 28 over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 28 over Bound 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 28 over Bound Brook carry?

About 24,235 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 28 over Bound Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route 28 over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.