US Bridges

Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.46 MI N of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1325154

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,104
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tennent Road (CR3) over Route 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,328 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTennent Road (CR3)
CrossesRoute Nj 18
Location2.46 MI N of US 9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34934, -74.28505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,104 (2023)
Projected traffic12,328 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18 built?

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

What condition is Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18 carry?

About 10,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Tennent Road (CR3) over Route Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.