US Bridges

US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.06 Mi. N of CR 670 · Structure no. 1208152

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 97,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,882 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9 & Nj 35
CrossesConrail (abandoned)
Location0.06 Mi. N of CR 670
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47931, -74.29245
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,902 (2023)
Projected traffic113,882 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned) 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 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 97,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 & Nj 35 over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.