US Bridges

Forge Street over Barclays Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile North of Rt 522 · Structure no. 125B111

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forge Street over Barclays Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Forge Street over Barclays Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForge Street
CrossesBarclays Brook
Location0.2 Mile North of Rt 522
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34751, -74.42742
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic1,960 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 Forge Street over Barclays Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forge Street over Barclays 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 Forge Street over Barclays Brook carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forge Street over Barclays Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Forge Street over Barclays Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.