US Bridges

Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of 130-535 JCT · Structure no. 1227151

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake is a concrete frame carrying Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 40,311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,187 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute US 130
CrossesBrainerd Lake
Location0.5 MI S of 130-535 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31044, -74.50963
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,311 (2023)
Projected traffic49,187 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake 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 Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake carry?

About 40,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 130 over Brainerd Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.