US Bridges

Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp)

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · At 35-36-GSP JCT · Structure no. 1313153

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,017
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 18,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,093 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 35 NB
CrossesNj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp)
LocationAt 35-36-GSP JCT
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.4254, -74.20033
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,017 (2021)
Projected traffic22,093 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp) built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp) 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 Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp) carry?

About 18,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 NB over Nj Rt 36NB Ramp G(gsp)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.