US Bridges

Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.03MI NW of GSP&RT35 JCT · Structure no. 361210S

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,718
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 7,718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,418 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMatawan RD(CR626)
CrossesGsp Sbi & Sbo
Location2.03MI NW of GSP&RT35 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.434, -74.2512
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,718 (2024)
Projected traffic9,418 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo 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 Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo carry?

About 7,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Matawan RD(CR626) over Gsp Sbi & Sbo?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.