US Bridges

Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI S Interchange 10 · Structure no. M084940

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
358 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,734
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,734 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesNjtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno
Location2.7 MI S Interchange 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49636, -74.38783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,734 (2023)
Projected traffic2,116 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 Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Meadow Road over Njtp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno carry?

About 1,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Njtp Nso/Nsi/Sni/Sno?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.