Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · .25 MI So of Ny&lb RR · Structure no. 1222150
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 712 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,683
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp is a steel movable - bascule carrying Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 83 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 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 34,683 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,320 by 2044. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp carry?
About 34,683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp?
The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 35 over Cheesequake Creek & Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.