US Bridges

Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of CR 649 JCT · Structure no. 122B054

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,834
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 18,834 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,980 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesInman Ave CR 602 I
CrossesPumpkin Patch Brook
Location0.5 MI E of CR 649 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59859, -74.32818
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,834 (2023)
Projected traffic22,980 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook carry?

About 18,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Inman Ave CR 602 I over Pumpkin Patch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.