US Bridges

Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .36 Mi. East of Nj Turnpk · Structure no. 121B049

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,041
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 years old, older 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 8,041 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,812 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodbridge Avenue
CrossesWoodbridge Creek
Location.36 Mi. East of Nj Turnpk
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55362, -74.26622
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,041 (2023)
Projected traffic9,812 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek carry?

About 8,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbridge Avenue over Woodbridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.