US Bridges

Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N of 35-36 JCT · Structure no. 1313155

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 98 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 35,756 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,908 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesLuppatatong Creek
Location0.4 MI N of 35-36 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4274, -74.20711
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,756 (2023)
Projected traffic42,908 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek carry?

About 35,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Luppatatong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.