US Bridges

New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 1234177

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N 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 15,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,852 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Brunswick Ave.
CrossesNj 440 & Ramp to 440N
Location0.65 MI East of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.5228, -74.29115
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,710 (2023)
Projected traffic18,852 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N built?

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

What condition is New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N carry?

About 15,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns New Brunswick Ave. over Nj 440 & Ramp to 440N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.