NJ ROUTE 18
Carrying NJ ROUTE 18 over INT. 9 RAMPS TE & WT
0.6 MI S OF US 1, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ ROUTE 18
The NJ ROUTE 18 bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries NJ ROUTE 18 over INT. 9 RAMPS TE & WT. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 3,091 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 NJ ROUTE 18 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
- 2015
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,091 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- I8334BR
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 NJ ROUTE 18 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 ROUTE 18 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 ROUTE 18?
NJ ROUTE 18 in Middlesex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ ROUTE 18 inspected?
NJ ROUTE 18'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 3,091 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ ROUTE 18 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 NJ ROUTE 18?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NJ ROUTE 18.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ ROUTE 18?
Ownership is not specified for NJ ROUTE 18 in the NBI.
How old is NJ ROUTE 18 and does age affect safety?
NJ ROUTE 18 was built in 2015, making it 11 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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