US Bridges

Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1 MI South of Trenton RD · Structure no. 124B098

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,761
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,369 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cranbury RD
CrossesMillstone River
Location1 MI South of Trenton RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29308, -74.5268
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2023)
Projected traffic3,369 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cranbury RD over Millstone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.