US Bridges

US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At JCT of US440-US9 · Structure no. 1234169

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,795
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,795 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,154 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9 NB Ramp
CrossesUS 9 NB Ramp
LocationAt JCT of US440-US9
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51804, -74.29938
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,795 (2023)
Projected traffic20,154 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp carry?

About 16,795 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 NB Ramp over US 9 NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.