US Bridges

Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · At JCT With I-195 · Structure no. 1307155

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,245 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 34
CrossesI-195 & Nj 138
LocationAt JCT With I-195
RouteState Highway 34
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16978, -74.1061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,245 (2024)
Projected traffic33,245 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138 carry?

About 27,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 34 over I-195 & Nj 138?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.