US Bridges

Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.0 Mil. W of Nj Rt 9 · Structure no. 123B602

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook is a concrete frame carrying Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAster Circle
CrossesTrib. Tennents Brook
Location1.0 Mil. W of Nj Rt 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42588, -74.32254
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2023)
Projected traffic125 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 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 Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents 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 Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Aster Circle over Trib. Tennents Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.