US Bridges

US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.08 Mi. S of Nj 440 · Structure no. 1209156

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,393 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40,340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,222 by 2043. The structure is 4,393 ft (1,339 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 9 SB
CrossesRaritan Riv CR656 Rampr
Location1.08 Mi. S of Nj 440
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates40.51585, -74.30025
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,340 (2023)
Projected traffic49,222 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr carry?

About 40,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr?

The structure is 4,393 ft (1,339 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 SB over Raritan Riv CR656 Rampr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.