US Bridges

Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.34 Mi. East of Njtpk · Structure no. 123B156

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,888
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 14,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,166 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTices Lane
CrossesTrib. Lawrence Brook
Location0.34 Mi. East of Njtpk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.45346, -74.41413
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,888 (2023)
Projected traffic18,166 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook carry?

About 14,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tices Lane over Trib. Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.