US Bridges

CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3.01 MI W. of US-9 · Structure no. 1211152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 29,033 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,550 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 516(MATAWAN Rd)
CrossesNj 18
Location3.01 MI W. of US-9
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40889, -74.36106
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,033 (2024)
Projected traffic43,550 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18 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 CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18 carry?

About 29,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 516(MATAWAN Rd) over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.