US Bridges

US 9 over Nj 35

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.91 MI S.Of Raritan Rive · Structure no. 1209157

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 over Nj 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 over Nj 35 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,445 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 9
CrossesNj 35
Location0.91 MI S.Of Raritan Rive
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates40.49625, -74.29794
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,680 (2023)
Projected traffic98,445 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Nj 35 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 over Nj 35 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 9 over Nj 35 carry?

About 80,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 over Nj 35?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 over Nj 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.