US Bridges

US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 500 East of US Route 1 · Structure no. 124B534

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote is a concrete frame carrying US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 to CR522 Ramp
CrossesTributary to Heathcote
Location500 East of US Route 1
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.3869, -74.56805
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2023)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote 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 US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 to CR522 Ramp over Tributary to Heathcote?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.