US Bridges

Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI West of US 9 · Structure no. 1251162

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,717
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,717 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaritan St-Rt 535
CrossesSayreville Sec (former)
Location0.12 MI West of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 535
Coordinates40.48143, -74.29735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,717 (2024)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former) 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 Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former) carry?

About 16,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Raritan St-Rt 535 over Sayreville Sec (former)?

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