US Bridges

Nj 36 over East Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI E of Nj 35 JCT · Structure no. 1315156

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 36 over East Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nj 36 over East 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 46,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,515 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 36
CrossesEast Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Nj 35 JCT
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.43801, -74.16216
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,262 (2024)
Projected traffic55,515 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 East Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 36 over East 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 36 over East Creek carry?

About 46,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 36 over East Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 36 over East Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.