US Bridges

Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. E. of CR613 · Structure no. 125B055

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
658
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRue Road
CrossesMatchaponix Brook
Location0.5 Mi. E. of CR613
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33957, -74.37294
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2023)
Projected traffic802 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rue Road over Matchaponix Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.