US Bridges

Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S. of Parsonage RD · Structure no. 121B145

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,776
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. 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 6,776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,268 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt DR CR657
CrossesTrib S. Br. Rahway River
Location0.2 MI S. of Parsonage RD
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54984, -74.33992
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
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,776 (2023)
Projected traffic8,268 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$301,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River built?

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

What condition is Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River carry?

About 6,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt DR CR657 over Trib S. Br. Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.