US Bridges

US 1 over Forrestal Road

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.66 MI North of CR 571 · Structure no. 1201151

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Forrestal Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Forrestal Road in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 93,321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,870 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesForrestal Road
Location1.66 MI North of CR 571
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34881, -74.61685
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,321 (2023)
Projected traffic113,870 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Forrestal Road built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Forrestal Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Forrestal Road carry?

About 93,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Forrestal Road?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Forrestal Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.