US Bridges

US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI East of US9 Gsp · Structure no. 1234174

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx 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 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 9 Ramp Gw
CrossesUS 9 Ramp Gx
Location0.23 MI East of US9 Gsp
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates40.51864, -74.29705
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx built?

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

What condition is US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.