US Bridges

US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI N. of CR 690 · Structure no. 1211155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 9 Ramp 11
CrossesUS 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8
Location0.8 MI N. of CR 690
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates40.36862, -74.30439
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,245 (2024)
Projected traffic16,160 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8 carry?

About 13,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 Ramp 11 over US 9 NB & US 9 Ramp 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.