US Bridges

Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of US 1 · Structure no. 123B152

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,548
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 26,548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,393 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRyders LANE(CR617)
CrossesSawmill Brook
Location1 MI S of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates40.45841, -74.42499
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,548 (2023)
Projected traffic32,393 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill 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 Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook carry?

About 26,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ryders LANE(CR617) over Sawmill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.