US Bridges

Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI W of CO 527 JCT · Structure no. 125B045

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,785
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,921 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Road
CrossesMatchaponix Brook
Location0.7 MI W of CO 527 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.35982, -74.36783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,785 (2023)
Projected traffic22,921 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Road over Matchaponix 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook carry?

About 18,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Road over Matchaponix Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.