US Bridges

Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI E RTE 444 & Nj Tpk · Structure no. M092080

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFulton Street
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.8 MI E RTE 444 & Nj Tpk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.5502, -74.27586
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2023)
Projected traffic1,936 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Street over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.