US Bridges

US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.15 MI North of Nj 34 · Structure no. 1207150

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 83 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 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 86,339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,606 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9
CrossesBordentown Ave (cr 615)
Location2.15 MI North of Nj 34
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46667, -74.29694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,339 (2023)
Projected traffic103,606 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) 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 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) carry?

About 86,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.