US Bridges

Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI North of Exit 8 · Structure no. M06985S

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,299
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,299 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,938 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNso Roadway
CrossesHightstown-Cranbury Road
Location2.1 MI North of Exit 8
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29479, -74.49869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,299 (2023)
Projected traffic48,938 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road carry?

About 32,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nso Roadway over Hightstown-Cranbury Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.