US Bridges

Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Poor

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.11 Miles North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 1249167

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,708
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,050 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge ST (cr 669)
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.11 Miles North of Nj 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.53629, -74.37524
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,708 (2022)
Projected traffic20,050 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 16,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST (cr 669) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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