Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Near Victoria Drive · Structure no. 2002036
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,432
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,848 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir 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 2024.
How much traffic does Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir carry?
About 6,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Featherbed Lane over Middlesex Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.