US Bridges

Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.37 Miles North of CR654 · Structure no. 121B055

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,491
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,919 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAmboy Ave (cr 653)
CrossesSpa Spring Creek
Location0.37 Miles North of CR654
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54126, -74.27398
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2023)
Projected traffic7,919 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring 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 Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek carry?

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Amboy Ave (cr 653) over Spa Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.