US Bridges

Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of CO RD 547 · Structure no. 1329157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,636
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West 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 26,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,967 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 18 SB
CrossesIndustrial Way West
Location0.3 MI S of CO RD 547
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.27378, -74.06756
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,636 (2024)
Projected traffic31,967 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West built?

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

What condition is Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West carry?

About 26,636 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 SB over Industrial Way West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.