US Bridges

Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of Route 27 · Structure no. 121B084

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,257
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,735 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGills Lane
CrossesSo. Branch Rahway River
Location0.3 MI S of Route 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.5676, -74.3231
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,257 (2023)
Projected traffic13,735 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River carry?

About 11,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gills Lane over So. Branch Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.