US Bridges

Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI N RTE 33 & Nj Tpk · Structure no. M07211R

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,076
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,076 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,736 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProspect Plains RD
CrossesNj Tpk
Location3.8 MI N RTE 33 & Nj Tpk
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates40.32692, -74.48415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,076 (2023)
Projected traffic14,736 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk 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 Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk carry?

About 12,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Plains RD over Nj Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.