US Bridges

Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.71 MI S of Pension Road · Structure no. 125B028

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,667
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,667 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,028 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglishtown RD 527
CrossesMatchaponix Brook
Location0.71 MI S of Pension Road
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33029, -74.36116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,667 (2023)
Projected traffic13,028 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix 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 Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook carry?

About 10,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Englishtown RD 527 over Matchaponix Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.