US Bridges

Talmadge Road over Bound Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile W of CR531 · Structure no. 122B512

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
852 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
19,216
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talmadge Road over Bound Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Talmadge Road over Bound Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 19,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,447 by 2043. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTalmadge Road
CrossesBound Brook
Location0.5 Mile W of CR531
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55808, -74.39347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,216 (2023)
Projected traffic23,447 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Talmadge Road over Bound Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talmadge Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Talmadge Road over Bound Brook carry?

About 19,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Talmadge Road over Bound Brook?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Talmadge Road over Bound Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.