US Bridges

Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI East of Rt 34 · Structure no. 1317152

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 24,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,518 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Rt 138 EB
CrossesGsp SB and Ramps a D & J
Location0.27 MI East of Rt 34
RouteState Highway 138
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17002, -74.10148
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,598 (2023)
Projected traffic29,518 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J carry?

About 24,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rt 138 EB over Gsp SB and Ramps a D & J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.