US Bridges

Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI N of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1218152

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway is a concrete frame carrying Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,068 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,826 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 27 (lake Av)
CrossesMiddlesex Greenway
Location0.75 MI N of I-287 JCT
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.53767, -74.36418
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,068 (2022)
Projected traffic20,826 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway carry?

About 17,068 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 27 (lake Av) over Middlesex Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.