US Bridges

Howell Road over Nj 33

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI North of CR524 · Structure no. 1305163

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Road over Nj 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Road over Nj 33 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHowell Road
CrossesNj 33
Location1.5 MI North of CR524
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.23437, -74.23259
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2024)
Projected traffic10,512 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell Road over Nj 33 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Road over Nj 33 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Howell Road over Nj 33 carry?

About 8,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell Road over Nj 33?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Road over Nj 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.