US Bridges

Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi.S.Of Morris Avenue · Structure no. 122B501

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Drive
CrossesTrib. to Ambrose Brook
Location0.2 Mi.S.Of Morris Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.53273, -74.45286
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2023)
Projected traffic947 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 Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham Drive over Trib. to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Drive over Trib. to Ambrose Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.