US Bridges

Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · .45 MI No. of Shark River · Structure no. 1311158

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,434
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,434 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,721 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35 NB
CrossesCR 40A & Ramp 4
Location.45 MI No. of Shark River
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19076, -74.02419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,434 (2023)
Projected traffic19,721 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4 built?

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

What condition is Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4 carry?

About 16,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 NB over CR 40A & Ramp 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.