Water Works Road over Deep Run
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of Route 18 · Structure no. 123B019
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Works Road over Deep Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Works Road over Deep Run in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Works Road over Deep Run built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Works Road over Deep Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Water Works Road over Deep Run carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Water Works Road over Deep Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Water Works Road over Deep Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.