US Bridges

Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.15 Miles South of Nj 27 · Structure no. 121B506

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 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 10,204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,451 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Avenue CR 649
CrossesS. Br. Rahway River
Location0.15 Miles South of Nj 27
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56519, -74.32995
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,204 (2023)
Projected traffic12,451 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River built?

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

What condition is Wood Avenue CR 649 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River carry?

About 10,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Avenue CR 649 over S. Br. Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.