US Bridges

Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI NW NJ28&CR655 JCT · Structure no. 2063165

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,405
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 15,405 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartine Ave CR655
CrossesRaritan Valley Line
Location0.05 MI NW NJ28&CR655 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64126, -74.38441
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,405 (2023)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line carry?

About 15,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martine Ave CR655 over Raritan Valley Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.