US Rt 9 over Main Street
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of Rt 1 Jct. · Structure no. 1210150
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84,106
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 9 over Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 9 over Main Street in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 6 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 84,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,150 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Rt 9 over Main Street built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US Rt 9 over Main 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US Rt 9 over Main Street carry?
About 84,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 9 over Main Street?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 9 over Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.