US Bridges

Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.4MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 1234161

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 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 (nj 440)
CrossesRamp Gk (nj 440)
Location0.4MI West of Gsp
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52157, -74.30596
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,800 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$945,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440) built?

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

What condition is Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440) carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440)?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Gl (nj 440) over Ramp Gk (nj 440)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.