US Bridges

Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.21 Miles East of US 1 · Structure no. 1249165

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,420 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAdams Lane (CR608)
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.21 Miles East of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates40.44765, -74.49063
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2022)
Projected traffic21,420 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Lane (CR608) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.