US Bridges

Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of CR 667 · Structure no. 121B507

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDistribution Blvd
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.5 MI West of CR 667
Coordinates40.49916, -74.38035
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook 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 Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Distribution Blvd over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.