E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St.
PoorPosted for loadMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1 Mile SE of RTE 9 & 35 · Structure no. 1262152
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St. in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St. built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St. carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St.?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns E.H. Werner Gen ST over Nj Transit & Main St.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.