US Bridges

Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.06 M North of CR 672 · Structure no. 123B170

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,902
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 130 years old, older 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 30,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,707 by 2043. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLanding Lane CR609
CrossesRaritan River
Location0.06 M North of CR 672
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.50815, -74.46391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,902 (2023)
Projected traffic37,707 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River carry?

About 30,902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Landing Lane CR609 over Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.