US Bridges

Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.42 Mi. E. of C.R. 516 · Structure no. 1206157

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,364
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 8,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTicetown Road
CrossesUS 9 and Ramp
Location1.42 Mi. E. of C.R. 516
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39659, -74.30778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,364 (2023)
Projected traffic10,037 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp carry?

About 8,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ticetown Road over US 9 and Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.