US Bridges

Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary

PoorPosted for load

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.78 MI South of Nj 18 · Structure no. 1251160

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,010
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,012 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Bridge Tpke
CrossesSayreville Secondary
Location1.78 MI South of Nj 18
RouteCounty Highway 527
Coordinates40.44353, -74.39258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,010 (2024)
Projected traffic18,012 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary 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 Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary carry?

About 15,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bridge Tpke over Sayreville Secondary?

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