Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 2 MI N of Nj Tpk Int 10 · Structure no. 1204411
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,143
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South 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 2023.
How much traffic does Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South carry?
About 3,143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Menlo Park Drive over Route US 1 North & South?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).