US Bridges

Georges Road over Lawrence Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI East of Int RTE 1 · Structure no. 124B501

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,048
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georges Road over Lawrence Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Georges Road over Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,048 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,939 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeorges Road
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location1.3 MI East of Int RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 679
Coordinates40.39875, -74.52102
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,048 (2023)
Projected traffic4,939 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georges Road over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georges Road over Lawrence Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Georges Road over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 4,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Georges Road over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Georges Road over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.