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(main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI N of Station RD · Structure no. 124B105

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook is a masonry culvert carrying (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 129 years old, older 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 7,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,694 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries(main STREET)CR535
CrossesCranbury Brook
Location0.25 MI N of Station RD
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30977, -74.51672
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,125 (2023)
Projected traffic8,694 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury 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 (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook carry?

About 7,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns (main STREET)CR535 over Cranbury Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.