US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.52 MI S. of Nj 70 & 34 · Structure no. 1310152

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesNj 35
Location0.52 MI S. of Nj 70 & 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.11174, -74.06519
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2023)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35 carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Nj 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.