US Bridges

Nj 34 SB over Nj 18

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.3 Mi.S.Of 18-537 Inter. · Structure no. 1308157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 34 SB over Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 34 SB over Nj 18 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,302 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 34 SB
CrossesNj 18
Location3.3 Mi.S.Of 18-537 Inter.
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates40.27418, -74.16806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,279 (2022)
Projected traffic12,302 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 34 SB over Nj 18 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 34 SB over Nj 18 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 34 SB over Nj 18 carry?

About 8,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 34 SB over Nj 18?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 34 SB over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.