US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.33 Miles South of SR 28 · Structure no. 122B155

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,809 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesBound Brook
Location0.33 Miles South of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57768, -74.48832
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,317 (2023)
Projected traffic13,809 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 Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook carry?

About 11,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.