US Bridges

Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.57MI E of US9&NJ440 JCT · Structure no. 1254165

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,703
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,619 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFlrd Grv RD CR 655
CrossesPerth Amboy Branch
Location0.57MI E of US9&NJ440 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52038, -74.29028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,703 (2023)
Projected traffic10,619 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$206,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch carry?

About 8,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Flrd Grv RD CR 655 over Perth Amboy Branch?

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