US Bridges

Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.17 MI N. CR 529 · Structure no. 1252161

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,662
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading 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 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 16,662 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,995 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton Blvd
CrossesPt Reading Sec (conrail)
Location1.17 MI N. CR 529
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates40.56004, -74.41775
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,662 (2024)
Projected traffic19,995 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail) built?

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

What condition is Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading 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 Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail) carry?

About 16,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Blvd over Pt Reading Sec (conrail)?

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