US Bridges

Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W/Schalks Stn Road · Structure no. 124B200

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,989
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,989 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,289 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScudders Mill RD
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.2 MI W/Schalks Stn Road
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates40.33869, -74.59551
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,989 (2023)
Projected traffic18,289 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK carry?

About 14,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Scudders Mill RD over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.