US Bridges

Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At JCT RT9 RT440 Gsp · Structure no. 1234167

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
678 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88,896
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 88,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,675 by 2043. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 440
CrossesGsp & Route US 9
LocationAt JCT RT9 RT440 Gsp
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51928, -74.30168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,896 (2023)
Projected traffic106,675 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9 carry?

About 88,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 440 over Gsp & Route US 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.