US Bridges

Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .9 MI N Woodbridge Serv.A · Structure no. MS9381S

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,133
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 51,133 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,187 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk Nso Roadway
CrossesPort Reading RR & 94UTRN
Location.9 MI N Woodbridge Serv.A
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56892, -74.25336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,133 (2023)
Projected traffic130,187 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN 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 Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN carry?

About 51,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nso Roadway over Port Reading RR & 94UTRN?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.