US Bridges

East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.6 Mi. S of US 1 · Structure no. 1249162

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,084 by 2040. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEast New Road
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location1.6 Mi. S of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.37658, -74.54652
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2022)
Projected traffic3,084 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East New Road over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.