US Bridges

Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At Int 8A · Structure no. I07389B

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,926 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te
CrossesForsgate Road
LocationAt Int 8A
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34521, -74.47916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,200 (2023)
Projected traffic50,926 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road carry?

About 36,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Ramp Wt-Te over Forsgate Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.