US Bridges

NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At JCT of NJ440-NJ35 · Structure no. 1232154

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 25,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,070 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNJ35(CONVERY Blvd)
CrossesNj 440
LocationAt JCT of NJ440-NJ35
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.52886, -74.27987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,463 (2023)
Projected traffic31,070 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440 carry?

About 25,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NJ35(CONVERY Blvd) over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.