Route 36 over Troutmans Creek
PoorMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.87 MI S. of CR 29 · Structure no. 1314154
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 36 over Troutmans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 36 over Troutmans Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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 24,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,860 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 36 over Troutmans Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 36 over Troutmans Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 36 over Troutmans Creek carry?
About 24,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 36 over Troutmans Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Route 36 over Troutmans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.