US Bridges

Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.41MI W of 18-79 Xing · Structure no. 1325150

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,156
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,156 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWyncrest RD
CrossesNj 18 Freeway
Location1.41MI W of 18-79 Xing
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.32344, -74.269
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,156 (2023)
Projected traffic2,588 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway built?

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

What condition is Wyncrest RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway carry?

About 2,156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wyncrest RD over Nj 18 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.