Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1.35M SE OFNJ440&NJ35 JCT · Structure no. 1261156
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,793
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 15,793 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,271 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith ST (cr 656) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line carry?
About 15,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Smith ST (cr 656) over North Jersey Coast Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.