US Bridges

CR 3 over US 9

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 4.2 MI NW of RT33 &9 Cir · Structure no. 1303156

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 over US 9 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 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 6 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 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,296 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3
CrossesUS 9
Location4.2 MI NW of RT33 &9 Cir
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31766, -74.30593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,716 (2022)
Projected traffic14,296 by 2042
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 over US 9 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 3 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over US 9 carry?

About 11,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over US 9?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over US 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.