US Bridges

Nj 35 SB over North Jersey Coast Line

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI SE of US9&NJ35 JCT · Structure no. 1222152

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 SB over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 35 SB over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 19,307 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,555 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 35 SB
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location1.8 MI SE of US9&NJ35 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.46389, -74.26167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,307 (2023)
Projected traffic23,555 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 SB 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 SB over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 19,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 SB over North Jersey Coast Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.