US Bridges

Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI S of US 1 · Structure no. 1213154

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 47,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,095 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 18 SB
CrossesWestons Mill Pond
Location0.30 MI S of US 1
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.48221, -74.41367
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,615 (2024)
Projected traffic58,095 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 SB 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 September 2024.

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

About 47,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 SB over Westons Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.