US Bridges

Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI S of Ramp to US 1 · Structure no. 123B146

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,776
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,438 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurnet Street
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location0.19 MI S of Ramp to US 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48325, -74.41208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,776 (2023)
Projected traffic9,438 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 7,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Burnet Street over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.