US Bridges

College Road over US 1

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.9MI So.Of Co.Rt 522 · Structure no. 1201162

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Road over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Road over US 1 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,334 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Road
CrossesUS 1
Location0.9MI So.Of Co.Rt 522
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.35713, -74.60728
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,955 (2024)
Projected traffic10,334 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Road over US 1 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Road over US 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does College Road over US 1 carry?

About 6,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Road over US 1?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns College Road over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.