US Bridges

Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (us 1)

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.1 Miles North of Nj Tpk · Structure no. 1213152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (us 1) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (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 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 60,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,400 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 18 NB
CrossesRamp E (us 1)
Location1.1 Miles North of Nj Tpk
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.48425, -74.4192
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,300 (2024)
Projected traffic84,400 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (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 NB over Ramp E (us 1) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (us 1) carry?

About 60,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (us 1)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 18 NB over Ramp E (us 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.