Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI North of 604 Jct. · Structure no. 1218158
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 16,935 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,322 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River 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 Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River carry?
About 16,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 27 over S Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.