US Bridges

Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI West of CR 522 JCT · Structure no. 125B096

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,002
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,002 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,323 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoffman Station RD
CrossesManalapan Brook
Location1.1 MI West of CR 522 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates40.31521, -74.41727
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,002 (2023)
Projected traffic7,323 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan 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 Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook carry?

About 6,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffman Station RD over Manalapan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.