US Bridges

Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno*

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .4 MI South of Int 8A · Structure no. M073420

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,573
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno* is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno* 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 14,573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,782 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForsgate RD WB
CrossesNj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno*
Location.4 MI South of Int 8A
RouteCounty Highway 612
Coordinates40.34496, -74.47665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,573 (2023)
Projected traffic17,782 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno* built?

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

What condition is Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno* 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 Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno* carry?

About 14,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno*?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Forsgate RD WB over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Sni-Sno*?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.