US Bridges

West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.9 Miles North of JCT 33 · Structure no. 1328153

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18 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 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 11,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bangs Avenue
CrossesRt 18
Location0.9 Miles North of JCT 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21949, -74.05162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,236 (2023)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bangs Avenue over Rt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18 carry?

About 11,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West Bangs Avenue over Rt 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.