US Bridges

Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.6MI West of Nj Rt 448 · Structure no. 121B502

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,297
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 36,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,289 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodbridge Ave
CrossesRaritan Center Pkwy
Location0.6MI West of Nj Rt 448
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52224, -74.33997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,297 (2023)
Projected traffic44,289 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy carry?

About 36,297 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbridge Ave over Raritan Center Pkwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.