US Bridges

Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.75 Mi. W. of Harris Av · Structure no. 122B156

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Boulevard
CrossesAmbrose Brook
Location0.75 Mi. W. of Harris Av
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates40.56519, -74.50468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.2 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 Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose 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 Boulevard over Ambrose Brook carry?

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

How long is Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Boulevard over Ambrose Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.