US Bridges

Nj 18 over Mine Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI N of Nj 34 JCT · Structure no. 1324151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 over Mine Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 18 over Mine Brook 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 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 54,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,043 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 18
CrossesMine Brook
Location1.5 MI N of Nj 34 JCT
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.26458, -74.19362
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,203 (2024)
Projected traffic65,043 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 over Mine Brook built?

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

What condition is Nj 18 over Mine Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 over Mine Brook carry?

About 54,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 over Mine Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nj 18 over Mine Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.