US Bridges

South Avenue over Bound Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.13 Miles E of Grant Ave · Structure no. 122B146

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,094
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Avenue over Bound Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Avenue over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,317 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Avenue
CrossesBound Brook
Location0.13 Miles E of Grant Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5808, -74.4771
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,094 (2023)
Projected traffic12,317 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Avenue over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South Avenue over Bound Brook carry?

About 10,094 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Avenue over Bound Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns South Avenue over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.