US Bridges

Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.16 Miles S of I-195 JCT · Structure no. 1307151

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,465
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 41,465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,755 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 34
CrossesAtlantic Ave (524 Spur)
Location2.16 Miles S of I-195 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.14077, -74.09205
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,465 (2024)
Projected traffic49,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur) 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 Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur) carry?

About 41,465 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 34 over Atlantic Ave (524 Spur)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.