US Bridges

Lake Street over Barclay Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi.East of CO.RT.522 · Structure no. 125B112

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Barclay Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Street over Barclay Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesBarclay Brook
Location0.2 Mi.East of CO.RT.522
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34837, -74.42996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2023)
Projected traffic1,099 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 Lake Street over Barclay Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Street over Barclay 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 Lake Street over Barclay Brook carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Barclay Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Street over Barclay Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.