US Bridges

Davidson Road over Nj 18

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.70 N. of Campus Road · Structure no. 1237162

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davidson Road over Nj 18 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davidson Road over Nj 18 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 11,261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,739 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDavidson Road
CrossesNj 18
Location0.70 N. of Campus Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52544, -74.45223
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,261 (2024)
Projected traffic13,739 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Davidson Road over Nj 18 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davidson Road over Nj 18 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Davidson Road over Nj 18 carry?

About 11,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davidson Road over Nj 18?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Davidson Road over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.