US Bridges

Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.60 M. East of CR 694 · Structure no. 123B144

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,779
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 3,779 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiva Avenue
CrossesBeaverdam Brook
Location0.60 M. East of CR 694
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4298, -74.66871
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,779 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riva Avenue over Beaverdam 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 Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook carry?

About 3,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Riva Avenue over Beaverdam Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.