US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .9 MI E RTE 444 & Nj Tpk · Structure no. M09115S

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 74 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 5 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 43,300 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,059 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesUS RTE 9
Location.9 MI E RTE 444 & Nj Tpk
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.54428, -74.29148
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,300 (2023)
Projected traffic59,059 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9 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 Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9 carry?

About 43,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over US RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.