NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV
Carrying NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV over PORT READING SECONDARY
0.31 MILE NE OF GROVE ST, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV
The NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV over PORT READING SECONDARY. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 48.5 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,052 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 48.5 m (159 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,052 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1218154
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV against other structures in Middlesex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV?
NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV inspected?
NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,052 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV?
NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV?
NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV and does age affect safety?
NJ 27 MIDDLESEX AV was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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