US Bridges

Industrial Ave over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.6MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 1234156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,911
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Ave over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Ave 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 8,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,873 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Ave
CrossesNj 440
Location0.6MI West of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52322, -74.31014
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,911 (2024)
Projected traffic10,873 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Ave over Nj 440 built?

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

What condition is Industrial Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Ave over Nj 440 carry?

About 8,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Ave over Nj 440?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Ave over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.