WOODBRIDGE AVENUE
Carrying WOODBRIDGE AVENUE over WOODBRIDGE CREEK
.36 MI. EAST OF NJ TURNPK, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOODBRIDGE AVENUE
The WOODBRIDGE AVENUE bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries WOODBRIDGE AVENUE over WOODBRIDGE CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,041 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOODBRIDGE AVENUE 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
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.9 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,041 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 121B049
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WOODBRIDGE AVENUE 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 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE 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 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE?
WOODBRIDGE AVENUE in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOODBRIDGE AVENUE inspected?
WOODBRIDGE AVENUE'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 8,041 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WOODBRIDGE AVENUE 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 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE?
WOODBRIDGE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOODBRIDGE AVENUE?
WOODBRIDGE AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOODBRIDGE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
WOODBRIDGE AVENUE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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