US Bridges

Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI N. of Gsp · Structure no. 1323161

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,663 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 18 Southbound
CrossesNormandy RD & US Govt RR
Location1.7 MI N. of Gsp
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28218, -74.14062
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,310 (2024)
Projected traffic29,663 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR 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 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR carry?

About 24,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 Southbound over Normandy RD & US Govt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.