Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line
PoorMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1.15MI NE of Gsp&us 9 JCT · Structure no. 1262157
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,467
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,467 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,670 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 49 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 | 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 Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bordentown Avenue 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line carry?
About 5,467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Bordentown Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.