US Bridges

US 130 over Oakeys Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 4.2 MI S of 1-130 JCT · Structure no. 1227159

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Oakeys Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 130 over Oakeys Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 42,085 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,345 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesOakeys Brook
Location4.2 MI S of 1-130 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.41623, -74.50188
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,085 (2024)
Projected traffic51,345 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Oakeys Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 130 over Oakeys 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Oakeys Brook carry?

About 42,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Oakeys Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Oakeys Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.