US Bridges

US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522)

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI North of Nj 32 JCT · Structure no. 1227156

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522) 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 38,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,555 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesRidge Road (cr 522)
Location1.7 MI North of Nj 32 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.37331, -74.50043
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,155 (2024)
Projected traffic46,555 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522) built?

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

What condition is US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522) carry?

About 38,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Ridge Road (cr 522)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.