US Bridges

CR 537 over US 9

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 4.68 M.N.Of I-195/US9 JCT · Structure no. 1302150

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 over US 9 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,400 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537
CrossesUS 9
Location4.68 M.N.Of I-195/US9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.25159, -74.2868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,920 (2024)
Projected traffic41,400 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537 over US 9 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 537 over US 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 537 over US 9 carry?

About 33,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 over US 9?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 over US 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.