US Bridges

Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South of G.S.Pkway · Structure no. 1329165

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,057 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2044. The structure is 1,057 ft (322.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 18 Connector Wn
Crosses18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn
Location0.6 MI South of G.S.Pkway
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28087, -74.07815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,057 ft (322.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn built?

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

What condition is Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn?

The structure is 1,057 ft (322.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 18 Connector Wn over 18 NB Hope RD Ns&sn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.