New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. East of Gsp · Structure no. 121B037
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,909
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,909 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,430 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River carry?
About 6,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns New Dover Road over S.Branch of Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.