Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI East of Rt 35 JCT · Structure no. 1261154
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,947
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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 6,947 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,477 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line carry?
About 6,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Fayette Street over North Jersey Coast Line?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.