US Bridges

Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.05 Mi. Ne. Jct. CR 522 · Structure no. 125B113

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,587
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 13,587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,580 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPergola AVE(CR612)
CrossesBarclay Brook
Location0.05 Mi. Ne. Jct. CR 522
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34767, -74.43339
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,587 (2023)
Projected traffic16,580 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay 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 Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook carry?

About 13,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pergola AVE(CR612) over Barclay Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.