US Bridges

Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.0MI S of Njtpk Exit 12 · Structure no. 1252163

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,320
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 17,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,134 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPort Rdg AVE-CR604
CrossesPort Reading Secondary
Location2.0MI S of Njtpk Exit 12
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates40.56741, -74.24834
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,320 (2023)
Projected traffic21,134 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary carry?

About 17,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Port Rdg AVE-CR604 over Port Reading Secondary?

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