US Bridges

Raymond Road over Carter Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.36 Mi. E. of Route 27 · Structure no. 124B055

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,982
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Road over Carter Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Raymond Road over Carter Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 5,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Road
CrossesCarter Brook
Location0.36 Mi. E. of Route 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38103, -74.59567
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,982 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Road over Carter Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Road over Carter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Road over Carter Brook carry?

About 5,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Road over Carter Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Road over Carter Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.