US Bridges

Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .25 MI South of Major RD · Structure no. 124B505

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br is a steel arch - deck carrying Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br 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 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthumberland Way
CrossesTributary of Lawrence Br
Location.25 MI South of Major RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39058, -74.54128
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2023)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br built?

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

What condition is Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Northumberland Way over Tributary of Lawrence Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.