US Bridges

Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI SW JCT Rtes 9 & 18 · Structure no. 125B019

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,041
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12,041 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,692 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEnglishtown RD
CrossesBarclays Brook
Location2.5 MI SW JCT Rtes 9 & 18
RouteCounty Highway 527
Coordinates40.34827, -74.35698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,041 (2023)
Projected traffic14,692 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Englishtown RD over Barclays 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook carry?

About 12,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Englishtown RD over Barclays Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.