US Bridges

Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.8 Mile East of RTE 130 · Structure no. 124B039

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,132
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook is a concrete frame carrying Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,042 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFresh Ponds Road
CrossesGreat Ditch Brook
Location0.8 Mile East of RTE 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38877, -74.49294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,132 (2023)
Projected traffic5,042 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook carry?

About 4,132 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fresh Ponds Road over Great Ditch Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.