Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of US Rt 1 · Structure no. 124B087
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,615
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,852 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook carry?
About 5,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Plainsboro Road over Devils Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.