US Bridges

CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.2MI SE of GSP&RT440 JCT · Structure no. 1261153

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,009
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 12,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,653 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR616NEW Brunswick
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location1.2MI SE of GSP&RT440 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates40.51289, -74.27176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,009 (2024)
Projected traffic14,653 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 12,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR616NEW Brunswick over North Jersey Coast Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.