US Bridges

New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.31 MI E of Colonia Blvd · Structure no. 1218411

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
639 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,515
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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 14,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,418 by 2042. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Dover Road
CrossesAmtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV
Location0.31 MI E of Colonia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58427, -74.30296
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,515 (2022)
Projected traffic17,418 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV carry?

About 14,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns New Dover Road over Amtrk NE Cor &NJ27&MIDAV?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.