US Bridges

US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1 MI N of Rt 130 & 32 JCT · Structure no. 1227155

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,364 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Rt 130
CrossesConrail Jamesburg Br
Location1 MI N of Rt 130 & 32 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.36536, -74.49803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,178 (2024)
Projected traffic45,364 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br carry?

About 37,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 130 over Conrail Jamesburg Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.