US Bridges

Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .77 Miles South of Rt. 18 · Structure no. 1202155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 15,076 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,091 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRyders Lane CR 617
CrossesUS 1
Location.77 Miles South of Rt. 18
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47489, -74.42786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,076 (2024)
Projected traffic18,091 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1 carry?

About 15,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Ryders Lane CR 617 over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.