US Bridges

Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI North of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 1323155

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 18 NB
CrossesSouthern Secondary
Location0.7 MI North of Gsp JCT
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.2834, -74.09808
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 NB over Southern Secondary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.