US Bridges

Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles North of Nj 57 · Structure no. 2102251

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Breeze Lane
CrossesBrass Castle Creek
Location0.8 Miles North of Nj 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75934, -75.01205
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic411 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek 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 Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Breeze Lane over Brass Castle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.