US Bridges

Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1 MI SE of NJ35 & 440 JCT · Structure no. 1261151

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,080
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 99 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 6 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 14,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,181 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location1 MI SE of NJ35 & 440 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51516, -74.2708
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,080 (2024)
Projected traffic17,181 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 14,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over North Jersey Coast Line?

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