US Bridges

Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile East of Route 35 · Structure no. 121B044

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,268 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,189 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRahway Ave (CR514)
CrossesHeards Brook
Location0.4 Mile East of Route 35
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55676, -74.27622
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,268 (2023)
Projected traffic16,189 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 Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook carry?

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

How long is Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Rahway Ave (CR514) over Heards Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.