US Bridges

Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · .5 MI No. of Shark River · Structure no. 1311157

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvania Ave
CrossesNJT Memorial DR (CR40A)
Location.5 MI No. of Shark River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19264, -74.02331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2024)
Projected traffic2,216 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A) carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvania Ave over NJT Memorial DR (CR40A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.