US Bridges

Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles North of Gs Pky · Structure no. 1323158

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway 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 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,687 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesObre Road
CrossesNj 18 Freeway
Location1.6 Miles North of Gs Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28333, -74.11667
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2023)
Projected traffic2,687 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway built?

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

What condition is Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway 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 Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Obre Road over Nj 18 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.