US Bridges

US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI N of Rt 522 JCT · Structure no. 1227158

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,483
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 43,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,049 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesDavidson Mill Pond
Location2.3 MI N of Rt 522 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.40578, -74.5081
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,483 (2022)
Projected traffic53,049 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond carry?

About 43,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Davidson Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.