US Bridges

Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.73 MI SE of Route 1 · Structure no. 124B107

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,781 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPromenade Blvd
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location1.73 MI SE of Route 1
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38537, -74.54209
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,114 (2023)
Projected traffic14,781 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Promenade Blvd over Lawrence 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 12,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Promenade Blvd over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.