US Bridges

Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.46 Mile NE of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1252160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,170
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 13,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,070 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld New Brnswk RD
CrossesPort Readg Sec. Conrail
Location0.46 Mile NE of I-287 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56117, -74.46398
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,170 (2022)
Projected traffic16,070 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail 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 Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail carry?

About 13,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Old New Brnswk RD over Port Readg Sec. Conrail?

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