MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP
Carrying MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP over GSP
0.20 MILE SOUTH OF NJ 27, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP
The MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP over GSP. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 219,236 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 219,236 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 361318T
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP 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 MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP 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 MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP?
MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP in Middlesex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP inspected?
MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP'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 219,236 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP?
Ownership is not specified for MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP in the NBI.
How old is MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP and does age affect safety?
MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TP was built in 1949, making it 77 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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