US Bridges

Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of US 1 JCT · Structure no. 1213150

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 47,603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,085 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 18 NB
CrossesWestons Mill Pond
Location0.3 MI S of US 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.48225, -74.41253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,603 (2022)
Projected traffic58,085 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 NB over Westons Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond carry?

About 47,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 NB over Westons Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.