US Bridges

Deal RD over Nj Route 18

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles North of JCT 66 · Structure no. 1328156

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,891
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deal RD over Nj Route 18 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deal RD over Nj Route 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 17,891 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,831 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeal RD
CrossesNj Route 18
Location1.5 Miles North of JCT 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.25, -74.05667
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,891 (2023)
Projected traffic21,831 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deal RD over Nj Route 18 built?

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

What condition is Deal RD over Nj 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Deal RD over Nj Route 18 carry?

About 17,891 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Deal RD over Nj Route 18?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Deal RD over Nj Route 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.