US Bridges

Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N Sa 10S & 10N · Structure no. M093270

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
504 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,365
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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 18,365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,409 by 2043. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Reading Ave.
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.4 MI N Sa 10S & 10N
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56246, -74.26005
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,365 (2023)
Projected traffic22,409 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Port Reading Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 18,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Port Reading Ave. over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.