US Bridges

Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.5MI SE JCT Old Stage RD · Structure no. 123B201

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,667
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrescent Avenue
CrossesTributary to Cedar Brook
Location1.5MI SE JCT Old Stage RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39517, -74.40408
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2023)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar 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 Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Crescent Avenue over Tributary to Cedar Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.