US Bridges

Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.41 Mile E of Halls Mill · Structure no. 1305166

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek 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 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 20,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,303 by 2043. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 33
CrossesBurkes Creek
Location0.41 Mile E of Halls Mill
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.23634, -74.24484
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,756 (2023)
Projected traffic29,303 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 Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek built?

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

What condition is Route Nj 33 over Burkes 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 Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek carry?

About 20,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 33 over Burkes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.