US Bridges

Nj 35 over Ashley Ave

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of JCT Nj 70-NJ 34 · Structure no. 1310150

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,266
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Ashley Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Ashley Ave in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,119 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesAshley Ave
Location1 MI S of JCT Nj 70-NJ 34
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10631, -74.05488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,266 (2023)
Projected traffic29,119 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Ashley Ave built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Nj 35 over Ashley Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Ashley Ave carry?

About 24,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Ashley Ave?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Ashley Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.