US Bridges

Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.31 Mile NE of Grove ST · Structure no. 1218154

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,052
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,062 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 27 Middlesex Av
CrossesPort Reading Secondary
Location0.31 Mile NE of Grove ST
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates40.55224, -74.35045
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,052 (2023)
Projected traffic24,062 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary carry?

About 20,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 27 Middlesex Av over Port Reading Secondary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.