Route 36 over Waackaack Creek
FairMonmouth County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI S of Rt 35 JCT · Structure no. 1315154
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,805
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 36 over Waackaack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 36 over Waackaack Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 28,805 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,565 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 91 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 36 over Waackaack Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 36 over Waackaack 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 36 over Waackaack Creek carry?
About 28,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 36 over Waackaack Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Route 36 over Waackaack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.