US Bridges

State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.65MI NE NJ35&NJ440 JCT · Structure no. 1250160

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,469
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,875 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street CR611
CrossesChemical Coast Branch
Location1.65MI NE NJ35&NJ440 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 611
Coordinates40.54712, -74.25925
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,469 (2023)
Projected traffic18,875 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch carry?

About 15,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Street CR611 over Chemical Coast Branch?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.