US Bridges

Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI SE of US9&NJ35 JCT · Structure no. 1222151

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel truss - thru carrying Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 15,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,562 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35 NB
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location1.8 MI SE of US9&NJ35 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46417, -74.26139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,215 (2023)
Projected traffic18,562 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 15,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 NB over North Jersey Coast Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.