US Bridges

Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. M089150

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
418 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,714
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 4,714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,752 by 2043. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Avenue
CrossesNj Turnpike Rwys
Location0.62 MI N of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.53511, -74.32768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,714 (2023)
Projected traffic5,752 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys 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 Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys carry?

About 4,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Avenue over Nj Turnpike Rwys?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.