Matawan RD (CR527) over South River
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.46 MI N of Rt 516 · Structure no. 123B050
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,992
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matawan RD (CR527) over South River is a concrete slab carrying Matawan RD (CR527) over South River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,992 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,532 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matawan RD (CR527) over South River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matawan RD (CR527) over South River 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 Matawan RD (CR527) over South River carry?
About 6,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Matawan RD (CR527) over South River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Matawan RD (CR527) over South River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.