US Bridges

New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.16 M N of New Market Av · Structure no. 122B093

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,859
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,131 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Brunswick Ave.
CrossesBound Brook
Location0.16 M N of New Market Av
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.5816, -74.44011
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,859 (2023)
Projected traffic18,131 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook carry?

About 14,859 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns New Brunswick Ave. over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.