Pearl Street over Heards Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1 Mile North of Rt 514 · Structure no. 121B045
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,383
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearl Street over Heards Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pearl Street 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 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.
It carries about 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,907 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearl Street over Heards Brook built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearl Street over Heards 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pearl Street over Heards Brook carry?
About 2,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pearl Street over Heards Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Pearl Street over Heards Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.