US Bridges

CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.20 MI East of US9 · Structure no. 1234173

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,785 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 656 (smith St)
CrossesRamp for US 9 & Nj 440
Location0.20 MI East of US9
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51563, -74.29697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,485 (2024)
Projected traffic31,785 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440 carry?

About 26,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns CR 656 (smith St) over Ramp for US 9 & Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.