US Bridges

Nj 71 over Nj Transit

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI S of Nj 36 JCT · Structure no. 1321154

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 71 over Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 71 over Nj Transit in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 16,148 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,700 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 71
CrossesNj Transit
Location3.2 MI S of Nj 36 JCT
RouteState Highway 71
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26217, -73.99968
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,148 (2022)
Projected traffic19,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 71 over Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 71 over Nj Transit in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 71 over Nj Transit carry?

About 16,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 71 over Nj Transit?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 71 over Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.