Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile North of Rt. 514 · Structure no. 121B047
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elmwood Avenue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Elmwood Avenue over Heards Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.