US Bridges

Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI South of Int 9 · Structure no. M08109R

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,101
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 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 18,101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,087 by 2043. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRyders Lane
CrossesNj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno
Location2.2 MI South of Int 9
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44797, -74.42416
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,101 (2023)
Projected traffic22,087 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno built?

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

What condition is Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 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 Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno carry?

About 18,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ryders Lane over Nj Tpk NS0 Nsi Sni Sno?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.