US Bridges

Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. South of US 1 · Structure no. 123B151

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,784
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 14,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,784 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRyders LANE(CR617)
CrossesWeston Mill Pond
Location0.5 Mi. South of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates40.46714, -74.42667
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,784 (2023)
Projected traffic19,784 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond 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 Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond carry?

About 14,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Ryders LANE(CR617) over Weston Mill Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.