US Bridges

Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of Rahway River · Structure no. M095800

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
695 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,502
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 19,502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,796 by 2043. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Avenue
CrossesNj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr
Location0.5 MI S of Rahway River
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59366, -74.2351
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,502 (2023)
Projected traffic23,796 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr 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 Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr carry?

About 19,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Avenue over Nj Tpk Ramps Sit Sot Crr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.