Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.02 Miles South of Nj 28 · Structure no. 122B157
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,535 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,395 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raritan Avenue over Ambrose 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 Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook carry?
About 17,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Raritan Avenue over Ambrose Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.