US Bridges

Ramp Gl over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 1234159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Gl over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Gl 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 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,973 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Gl
CrossesNj 440
Location0.33 MI West of Gsp
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52116, -74.30666
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2023)
Projected traffic1,973 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$352,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Gl over Nj 440 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Gl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Gl over Nj 440 carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Gl over Nj 440?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Gl over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.