US Bridges

Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.23 Mi. N of N.J. Rt. 79 · Structure no. 1325151

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gordons Corner 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 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 6,731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,077 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGordons Corner Rd.
CrossesNj 18 Freeway
Location2.23 Mi. N of N.J. Rt. 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33372, -74.27646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,731 (2023)
Projected traffic8,077 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway built?

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

What condition is Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway carry?

About 6,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gordons Corner Rd. over Nj 18 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.