Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway
FairMonmouth County, New Jersey · 1.82 MI East of Rt 34 · Structure no. 1317156
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,526
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway 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 25,526 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,147 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway 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 Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway carry?
About 25,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 138 EB over Rt 18 Freeway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.