US Bridges

Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd.

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.34 Mi. South of Gsp. · Structure no. 1329163

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,877
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd. in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 21,877 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,694 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 18 SB
CrossesHope Rd.
Location0.34 Mi. South of Gsp.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28035, -74.07775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,877 (2024)
Projected traffic26,694 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd. carry?

About 21,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd.?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 18 SB over Hope Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.