Nj 18 SB over Shark River
FairMonmouth County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI South of Rt 33 JCT · Structure no. 1327163
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 18 SB over Shark River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 18 SB over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 21,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,795 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 18 SB over Shark River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 18 SB over Shark River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 18 SB over Shark River carry?
About 21,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 18 SB over Shark River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 18 SB over Shark River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.