US Bridges

Nj Route 18 NB over Hope RD

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S. of Gsp Intrch. · Structure no. 1329164

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

About this bridge

Nj Route 18 NB over Hope RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 18 NB 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 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 18 NB
CrossesHope RD
Location0.5 MI S. of Gsp Intrch.
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28128, -74.07726
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,877 (2024)
Projected traffic26,694 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 18 NB over Hope RD built?

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

What condition is Nj Route 18 NB 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 Route 18 NB over Hope RD carry?

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

How long is Nj Route 18 NB over Hope RD?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 18 NB over Hope RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.