US Bridges

Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles S of 18-79 Xing · Structure no. 1324160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuckley RD
CrossesRoute NJ18 Freeway
Location0.2 Miles S of 18-79 Xing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30797, -74.24717
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2023)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway carry?

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley RD over Route NJ18 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.