US Bridges

Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .5 Miles N of I287 Exit 8 · Structure no. 122B533

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,127
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCircle Drive North
CrossesRehobath Brook
Location.5 Miles N of I287 Exit 8
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55903, -74.48632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2023)
Projected traffic1,375 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 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 Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Drive North over Rehobath 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 Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Drive North over Rehobath Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.