US Bridges

Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI South of Int 9 · Structure no. M08215R

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,341
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk 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 6,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,737 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan Way
CrossesNj Tpk
Location1.2 MI South of Int 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46258, -74.41595
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,341 (2023)
Projected traffic7,737 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk built?

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

What condition is Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk 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 Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk carry?

About 6,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Way over Nj Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.