US Bridges

Texas Road over Nj 18

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of 18&9 Int · Structure no. 1325155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,948
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Road over Nj 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Road 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 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 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,257 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Road
CrossesNj 18
Location0.5 MI S of 18&9 Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.36568, -74.29803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2023)
Projected traffic7,257 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Texas Road over Nj 18 built?

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

What condition is Texas Road over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Road over Nj 18 carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Texas Road over Nj 18?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Road over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.