US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Route 35

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4MI SE of Matawan Creek · Structure no. 1313157

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Route 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Ave over Route 35 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 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 15,352 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesRoute 35
Location0.4MI SE of Matawan Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42842, -74.21197
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,352 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Ave over Route 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Broadway Ave over Route 35 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Ave over Route 35 carry?

About 15,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over Route 35?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Route 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.