US Bridges

Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI So of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1222153

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,784
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,941 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35 Ramp
CrossesNj 35 NB
Location1.3 MI So of US 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46465, -74.27363
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,784 (2024)
Projected traffic6,941 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB carry?

About 5,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 Ramp over Nj 35 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.