US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516)
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 2.28 MI North of Rt 18 · Structure no. 1206153
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86,421
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 84 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 86,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,450 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 166 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516) built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516) carry?
About 86,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516)?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 9 over Old Brdg Matawan RD(516)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.