US Bridges

Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a"

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · Near US 1 & Nj 18 Inter. · Structure no. 1213155

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a" 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,950 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 18 SB
CrossesProposed Ramp "a"
LocationNear US 1 & Nj 18 Inter.
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.4825, -74.41569
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2024)
Projected traffic57,950 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a" built?

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

What condition is Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a" 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a" carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a"?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 SB over Proposed Ramp "a"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.