US Bridges

Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI N of 70/34 JCT · Structure no. 1310153

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 25,211 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,533 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesEdgar Felix Bike Path
Location1.0 MI N of 70/34 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.12995, -74.06629
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,211 (2021)
Projected traffic45,533 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path carry?

About 25,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Edgar Felix Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.