US Bridges

Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.81 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 1234178

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6 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 8,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,644 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlrd.Grv RD(CR655)
CrossesNj 440
Location0.81 MI East of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52512, -74.28929
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,870 (2023)
Projected traffic10,644 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440 carry?

About 8,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Flrd.Grv RD(CR655) over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.