US Bridges

Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.13 Mile South of CR 615 · Structure no. 125B100

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Daniel Road over Manalapan 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniel Road
CrossesManalapan Brook
Location0.13 Mile South of CR 615
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38098, -74.40757
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2023)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook built?

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

What condition is Daniel Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Daniel Road over Manalapan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.