US Bridges

Main Access Road over US 9

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.74 N. of JCT 9 and 34. · Structure no. 1207153

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,334
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Access Road over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Access Road over US 9 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.

It carries about 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,706 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Access Road
CrossesUS 9
Location0.74 N. of JCT 9 and 34.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44671, -74.30007
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2022)
Projected traffic4,706 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Access Road over US 9 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Access Road over US 9 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Access Road over US 9 carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Access Road over US 9?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Main Access Road over US 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.