US Bridges

Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.3 Mi. S. of G.S Prkwy · Structure no. 1329156

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,405
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 53,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,160 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 18
CrossesCranberry Brook
Location1.3 Mi. S. of G.S Prkwy
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.27287, -74.06522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,405 (2022)
Projected traffic65,160 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook carry?

About 53,405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nj 18 over Cranberry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.