US Bridges

Washington Place over Farrington Lake

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mile East of RTE 130 · Structure no. 123B145

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,426
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Place over Farrington Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Place over Farrington Lake in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,426 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,621 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Place
CrossesFarrington Lake
Location0.6 Mile East of RTE 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.43996, -74.46723
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,426 (2023)
Projected traffic6,621 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Place over Farrington Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Place over Farrington Lake 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 Washington Place over Farrington Lake carry?

About 5,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Place over Farrington Lake?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Place over Farrington Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.