US Bridges

Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · .9 Mi. E. of CR 625 · Structure no. 1304151

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 110 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 34,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,580 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Road (nj 33)
CrossesMillstone River
Location.9 Mi. E. of CR 625
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.26257, -74.41999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,650 (2022)
Projected traffic41,580 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River carry?

About 34,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Road (nj 33) over Millstone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.