US Bridges

Clinton Ave over Bound Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mi. S of Sampton Ave · Structure no. 122B081

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,801
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Ave over Bound Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clinton Ave over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 16,801 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClinton Ave
CrossesBound Brook
Location0.05 Mi. S of Sampton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58222, -74.43038
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,801 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Ave over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Ave over Bound 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 Clinton Ave over Bound Brook carry?

About 16,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Ave over Bound Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Ave over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.