US Bridges

Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.45 MI East of Rt 18 · Structure no. 1317158

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35 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 12,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,740 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 138 Eastbound
CrossesNj 35
Location1.45 MI East of Rt 18
RouteState Highway 138
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1735, -74.04404
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,890 (2023)
Projected traffic15,740 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$810,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35 built?

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

What condition is Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35 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 138 Eastbound over Nj 35 carry?

About 12,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 138 Eastbound over Nj 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.