Nj 27 over Raritan River

Fair Condition131 years old23,717 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
LocationBoat Lanch @ 2nd Av -park
CarriesNj 27
CrossesRaritan River
Coordinates40.49736, -74.43881

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length595.1 ft (181.4 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Area3355.9 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1895 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,717 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1217150

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