Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI North of Rt 27 · Structure no. 1252162
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 125 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 17,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,264 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Grove Avenue over Port 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 Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail carry?
About 17,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Avenue over Port Reading Sec Conrail?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.