US Bridges

West Park Avenue over Nj 18

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.94 W of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1329154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park Avenue over Nj 18 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Park Avenue over Nj 18 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,208 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesWest Park Avenue
CrossesNj 18
Location0.94 W of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates40.26004, -74.05831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2023)
Projected traffic5,208 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Park Avenue over Nj 18 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park Avenue over Nj 18 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does West Park Avenue over Nj 18 carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Park Avenue over Nj 18?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns West Park Avenue over Nj 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.