US Bridges

CR 520 over Nj 18

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2MI South of US-9 Intrchg · Structure no. 1325153

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,596
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 520 over Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 520 over Nj 18 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 12,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,370 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 520
CrossesNj 18
Location2MI South of US-9 Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 520
Coordinates40.34707, -74.28356
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,596 (2023)
Projected traffic15,370 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 520 over Nj 18 built?

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

What condition is CR 520 over Nj 18 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 CR 520 over Nj 18 carry?

About 12,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 520 over Nj 18?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR 520 over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.