US Bridges

Woodbridge Avenue over US 1

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.35 Miles North of RT.18 · Structure no. 1203151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbridge Avenue over US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbridge Avenue over US 1 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 12,285 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,335 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodbridge Avenue
CrossesUS 1
Location1.35 Miles North of RT.18
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49985, -74.4074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,285 (2024)
Projected traffic17,335 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodbridge Avenue over US 1 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodbridge Avenue 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 Woodbridge Avenue over US 1 carry?

About 12,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodbridge Avenue over US 1?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbridge Avenue over US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.