US Bridges

Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI East of Route 35 · Structure no. 1232155

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 6,556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmboy Ave & U-Turn
CrossesNj 440
Location0.27 MI East of Route 35
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52842, -74.27501
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,556 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$611,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Amboy Ave & U-Turn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440 carry?

About 6,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Amboy Ave & U-Turn over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.