US Bridges

Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave)

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 5 MI So. of I-195 Exit 35 · Structure no. 1310151

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,136 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesNj 71 (union Ave)
Location5 MI So. of I-195 Exit 35
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10975, -74.05882
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,280 (2023)
Projected traffic29,136 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave) built?

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

What condition is Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave) carry?

About 24,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Nj 71 (union Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.