US Bridges

Brighton Avenue over Route 18

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI N of 18 & 138 JCT · Structure no. 1327161

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Avenue over Route 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Avenue over Route 18 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2043. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Avenue
CrossesRoute 18
Location1.7 MI N of 18 & 138 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19048, -74.06835
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,853 (2023)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Avenue over Route 18 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Avenue over Route 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brighton Avenue over Route 18 carry?

About 6,853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Avenue over Route 18?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Avenue over Route 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.