US Bridges

Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.25 Mi. W. of US 130 · Structure no. 124B036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,580
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14,580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,790 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeans-Rhode Hl RD
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location0.25 Mi. W. of US 130
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40391, -74.51237
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,580 (2023)
Projected traffic17,790 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 14,580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Deans-Rhode Hl RD over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.