US Bridges

Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.17 Miles E of RT.55 · Structure no. 1305164

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,356 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 33
CrossesLong Brook Creek
Location1.17 Miles E of RT.55
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.23414, -74.22975
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,630 (2023)
Projected traffic22,356 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek carry?

About 18,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33 over Long Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.