US Bridges

Nj 184 EB over Nj 440

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI E. of Gsp · Structure no. 1241151

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 184 EB over Nj 440 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 184 EB over Nj 440 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,970 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 184 EB
CrossesNj 440
Location1.1 MI E. of Gsp
RouteState Highway 184
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52858, -74.28294
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,270 (2022)
Projected traffic14,970 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 184 EB over Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 184 EB over Nj 440 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 184 EB over Nj 440 carry?

About 12,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 184 EB over Nj 440?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 184 EB over Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.