US Bridges

Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook

GoodPosted for load

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of Rt 35 JCT · Structure no. 121B020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 load restriction.

It carries about 13,268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,190 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRahway Ave(rt 514)
CrossesWedgewood Brook
Location1.0 MI North of Rt 35 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.565, -74.27288
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,268 (2023)
Projected traffic16,190 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook carry?

About 13,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Rahway Ave(rt 514) over Wedgewood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.