US Bridges

Nj 36 over Wagner Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 8.3 MISOUTHOFNJ36&NJ35 · Structure no. 1315160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 36 over Wagner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 36 over Wagner 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 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 26,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,630 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 36
CrossesWagner Creek
Location8.3 MISOUTHOFNJ36&NJ35
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates40.4142, -74.05681
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,740 (2024)
Projected traffic32,630 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wagner Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj 36 over Wagner 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 36 over Wagner Creek carry?

About 26,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 36 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nj 36 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.