US Bridges

Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.14 Miles Northof RT.1&R · Structure no. 1214153

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,849 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommercial Avenue
CrossesRoute Nj 18
Location1.14 Miles Northof RT.1&R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.48948, -74.4375
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2024)
Projected traffic2,849 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18 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 Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18 carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Avenue over Route Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.