US Bridges

King Geo Post RD over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.05MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 1234155

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Geo Post RD over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Geo Post RD over Nj 440 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Geo Post RD
CrossesNj 440
Location1.05MI West of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52568, -74.31887
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2024)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was King Geo Post RD over Nj 440 built?

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

What condition is King Geo Post RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does King Geo Post RD over Nj 440 carry?

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is King Geo Post RD over Nj 440?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns King Geo Post RD over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.