US Bridges

US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of US 1 · Structure no. 1210154

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 23,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,558 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 9 SB
CrossesCR 604 WB (green St)
Location0.3 MI S of US 1
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates40.56144, -74.29663
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,799 (2023)
Projected traffic28,558 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over CR 604 WB (green St) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St) carry?

About 23,799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 SB over CR 604 WB (green St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.