Washington ST over Amboy Secondary
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI West of US9/NJ35 · Structure no. 1255162
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,651
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington ST over Amboy Secondary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Amboy Secondary in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 115 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,651 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,016 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 38 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington ST over Amboy Secondary built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Washington ST over Amboy Secondary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Washington ST over Amboy Secondary carry?
About 12,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington ST over Amboy Secondary?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Washington ST over Amboy Secondary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.