US Bridges

Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI East of Njtpk JCT · Structure no. 1220150

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 99 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 33,568 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,097 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 33
CrossesBentleys Brook
Location2.3 MI East of Njtpk JCT
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26693, -74.46652
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,568 (2023)
Projected traffic40,097 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nj 33 over Bentleys 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook carry?

About 33,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33 over Bentleys Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.