US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam *

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3.55 M South of RT.18 · Structure no. M079150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,879
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam * is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam * 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 87,879 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,454 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso & Nsi*
CrossesSo Branch Beaverdam *
Location3.55 M South of RT.18
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42342, -74.44158
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,879 (2023)
Projected traffic114,454 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam * built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam * 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam * carry?

About 87,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam *?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso & Nsi* over So Branch Beaverdam *?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.