US Bridges

Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.95 Mi. W. of U.S. 1 · Structure no. 124B054

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,020 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesHeathcote Brook
Location0.95 Mi. W. of U.S. 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.37072, -74.61096
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,573 (2023)
Projected traffic8,020 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Heathcote 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook carry?

About 6,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Heathcote Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.