US Bridges

Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N of CR 516 · Structure no. 1212150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57,073
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 57,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,161 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 18
CrossesS.River Conrail Main ST
Location0.4 MI N of CR 516
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.41279, -74.36625
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,073 (2022)
Projected traffic85,161 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST carry?

About 57,073 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 over S.River Conrail Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.