US Bridges

NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .1 MI N Interchange 9 · Structure no. M08355S

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,474
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 35,474 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,181 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy
CrossesLawrence Brook
Location.1 MI N Interchange 9
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.48002, -74.40425
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,474 (2023)
Projected traffic69,181 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence 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 NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook carry?

About 35,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NJTPK(I-95)NSO Rwy over Lawrence Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.