US Bridges

Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 4.6MI SE of NJ18&NJ27 JCT · Structure no. 1251161

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,614
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 13,614 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,612 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (cr 535)
CrossesSayreville Secondary
Location4.6MI SE of NJ18&NJ27 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 535
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44268, -74.38895
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,614 (2023)
Projected traffic16,612 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary carry?

About 13,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (cr 535) over Sayreville Secondary?

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