US Bridges

Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of CR 516 JCT · Structure no. 1313161

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
879 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,985 by 2044. The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Route 35 SB
CrossesMatawan Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CR 516 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.43356, -74.21857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length879 ft (267.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,395 (2024)
Projected traffic27,985 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek carry?

About 23,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek?

The structure is 879 ft (267.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 35 SB over Matawan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.