US Bridges

Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.76 M North of Rt 33 JCT · Structure no. 1321152

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
465 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 15,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,705 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 71(NORWOOD Ave)
CrossesDeal Lake
Location1.76 M North of Rt 33 JCT
RouteState Highway 71
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.23036, -74.00175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,595 (2024)
Projected traffic18,705 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake carry?

About 15,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 71(NORWOOD Ave) over Deal Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.