US Bridges

Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI East of US 130 · Structure no. 124B027

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Lane (694)
CrossesFarrington Lake
Location1.1 MI East of US 130
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4242, -74.47781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2023)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Church Lane (694) over Farrington Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.