US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 3.62 MI North of Rt 34 · Structure no. 1208155
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108,075
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street 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 108,075 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,872 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street carry?
About 108,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 9 and Nj 35 over Raritan Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.