US Bridges

Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.59 MI West of G.S.P. · Structure no. 1234154

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 30,776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,931 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Wk
CrossesNj 440 & Ramp Et
Location1.59 MI West of G.S.P.
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52644, -74.32929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,776 (2023)
Projected traffic36,931 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et 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 Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et carry?

About 30,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Wk over Nj 440 & Ramp Et?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.