US Bridges

(nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI North of RT440 · Structure no. 1234171

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
446 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

(nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 22,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,622 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries(nj 440)RAMP Gl
CrossesGsp & US9
Location0.25 MI North of RT440
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52244, -74.2995
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,185 (2024)
Projected traffic26,622 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9 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 2024.

How much traffic does (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9 carry?

About 22,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns (nj 440)RAMP Gl over Gsp & US9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.