US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.52 Mi. N. of Nj Tpk JCT · Structure no. 1210151
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 83,059
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue 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 83,059 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,670 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue 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 Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue carry?
About 83,059 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 9 over Metuchen Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.