US Bridges

Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · Between Gsp&us 9 Bridges · Structure no. 1234168

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp R
CrossesCO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB
LocationBetween Gsp&us 9 Bridges
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51572, -74.30062
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2024)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB built?

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

What condition is Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB 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 Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp R over CO.RT.656(SMITH St) WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.