Nj 71 over Shark River
FairMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5MI S of NJ35&71 JCT · Structure no. 1321150
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 860 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,029
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 71 over Shark River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Nj 71 over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 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 5 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 7,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,576 by 2043. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 71 over Shark River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Nj 71 over Shark River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 71 over Shark River carry?
About 7,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 71 over Shark River?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 71 over Shark River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.