US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch)
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · .3 MI No of Rt 9 & 35 JCT · Structure no. 1208153
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,902
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 94,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,882 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch) built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch) 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 US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch) carry?
About 94,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch)?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 9 & 35 over Conrail (amboy Branch)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.