US Bridges

West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mi. N Warrenville RD · Structure no. 122B300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook is a concrete culvert carrying West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Second Street
CrossesBonygutt Brook
Location0.05 Mi. N Warrenville RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.58955, -74.47945
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Second Street over Bonygutt 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Second Street over Bonygutt Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.