US Bridges

Nj 36 over Comptons Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 6.0 MI South of 36-35 JCT · Structure no. 1315152

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 36 over Comptons Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 36 over Comptons Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, 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 31,455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,381 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 36
CrossesComptons Creek
Location6.0 MI South of 36-35 JCT
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.42246, -74.09672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,455 (2024)
Projected traffic38,381 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 36 over Comptons Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj 36 over Comptons 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 36 over Comptons Creek carry?

About 31,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 36 over Comptons Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 36 over Comptons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.