US Bridges

Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3 Mi. E. of JCT Rt 9 · Structure no. 1305165

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,779 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,355 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Rt 33
CrossesFairfield Road
Location3 Mi. E. of JCT Rt 9
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.23341, -74.22152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,779 (2023)
Projected traffic25,355 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road carry?

About 20,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rt 33 over Fairfield Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.