US Bridges

State Street over Barclays Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North of CO Rt 522 · Structure no. 125B181

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Barclays Brook is a concrete slab carrying State Street over Barclays Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesBarclays Brook
Location0.1 MI North of CO Rt 522
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34495, -74.42214
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,830 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Barclays Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Barclays Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Barclays Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.