US Bridges

How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.18 Miles West of Nj 26 · Structure no. 1249166

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,304
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 23,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,965 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHow Lane (cr 680)
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.18 Miles West of Nj 26
RouteCounty Highway 680
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46718, -74.47711
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,304 (2022)
Projected traffic27,965 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 23,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns How Lane (cr 680) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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