US Bridges

New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI No. of Int 127 Gsp · Structure no. 361284T

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,825
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5 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 18,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,971 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Brunswick Ave
CrossesRTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway
Location0.4 MI No. of Int 127 Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52491, -74.29938
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,825 (2023)
Projected traffic22,971 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway carry?

About 18,825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns New Brunswick Ave over RTE US 9 & G.S. Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.