US Bridges

Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of CO Rt 516 Int · Structure no. 1313162

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,865
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 35 NB 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 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 21,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,145 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 35 NB
CrossesMatawan Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CO Rt 516 Int
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.4329, -74.21739
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 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 traffic21,865 (2024)
Projected traffic26,145 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek carry?

About 21,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 35 NB over Matawan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.