US Bridges

Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609)

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.57 Mi. N. from Rt Nj 27 · Structure no. 1237159

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 23,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,576 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNj 18
CrossesRiver ROAD(CR.609)
Location1.57 Mi. N. from Rt Nj 27
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.51256, -74.45897
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,813 (2024)
Projected traffic28,576 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609) carry?

About 23,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609)?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 over River ROAD(CR.609)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.