US Bridges

Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27)

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.69 MI North of US 1 · Structure no. 1237150

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 76,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 18 (memrl Pkwy)
CrossesAlbany ST (nj 27)
Location1.69 MI North of US 1
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49715, -74.43978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,785 (2024)
Projected traffic93,690 by 2044
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 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27) carry?

About 76,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 (memrl Pkwy) over Albany ST (nj 27)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.