US Bridges

Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former)

FairPosted for load

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .03 Miles E. of US9 · Structure no. 1251163

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,651
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,181 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesSayreville Sec (former)
Location.03 Miles E. of US9
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates40.4789, -74.2914
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,651 (2024)
Projected traffic15,181 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Washington Ave. 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 Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former) carry?

About 12,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over Sayreville Sec (former)?

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