US Bridges

Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of Finnegan Lane · Structure no. 124B530

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,709
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKory Drive
CrossesOakeys Brook
Location0.5 MI S of Finnegan Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.43439, -74.53066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2023)
Projected traffic2,085 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kory Drive over Oakeys 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 Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Kory Drive over Oakeys Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.