US Bridges

Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.48MI NE of RT9&35 JCT · Structure no. 1223150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,971 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
25,462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 25,462 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,068 by 2043. The structure is 3,971 ft (1,210.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35 (victory Br)
CrossesRaritan Rvr/Riverview DR
Location0.48MI NE of RT9&35 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.50313, -74.29537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans23
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length3,971 ft (1,210.4 m)
Longest span440 ft (134.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,462 (2023)
Projected traffic31,068 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR carry?

About 25,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR?

The structure is 3,971 ft (1,210.4 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 (victory Br) over Raritan Rvr/Riverview DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.