US Bridges

Route Nj 18 over Route US 1

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.95 Miles North of Nj Tp · Structure no. 1213151

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 18 over Route US 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 18 over Route US 1 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 113,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,750 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 18
CrossesRoute US 1
Location1.95 Miles North of Nj Tp
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.483, -74.41822
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,710 (2022)
Projected traffic138,750 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route Nj 18 over Route US 1 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Route Nj 18 over Route US 1 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 Route Nj 18 over Route US 1 carry?

About 113,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 18 over Route US 1?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 18 over Route US 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.