US Bridges

Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI S of 35-9 JCT · Structure no. 1222154

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615) 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 25,693 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,831 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesBordentown Ave. (cr 615)
Location0.26 MI S of 35-9 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47438, -74.2869
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,693 (2024)
Projected traffic30,831 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615) built?

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

What condition is Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615) 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 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615) carry?

About 25,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Bordentown Ave. (cr 615)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.