US Bridges

Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.32 Miles North of CR604 · Structure no. 121B001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 18,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,075 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Avenue
CrossesNoes Creek
Location0.32 Miles North of CR604
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57806, -74.21458
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,910 (2023)
Projected traffic23,075 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek carry?

About 18,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Avenue over Noes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.