Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.31 Miles South of CR601 · Structure no. 122B138
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 377 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,753
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 14,753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,001 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail carry?
About 14,753 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Avenue over New Market Pond&conrail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.