US Bridges

NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51)

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI S. of Gsp Intrch · Structure no. 1329166

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51) 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 16,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,286 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ18 Connector NW
CrossesHope RD (cr 51)
Location0.45 MI S. of Gsp Intrch
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28255, -74.07879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,222 (2022)
Projected traffic23,286 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51) built?

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

What condition is NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51) carry?

About 16,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51)?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NJ18 Connector NW over Hope RD (cr 51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.