US Bridges

Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.25 East of Gsp · Structure no. 1234175

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt 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 99,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,247 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 440 & Ramp Gw
CrossesUS 9 Ramp Gt
Location0.25 East of Gsp
RouteState Highway 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.51965, -74.29667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,372 (2024)
Projected traffic119,247 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt built?

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

What condition is Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt 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 Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt carry?

About 99,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 440 & Ramp Gw over US 9 Ramp Gt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.