US Bridges

I-195 EB over Rues Road

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.06 Mile East of CR 43 · Structure no. 1330156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB over Rues Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 EB over Rues Road in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 29,254 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,696 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-195 EB
CrossesRues Road
Location1.06 Mile East of CR 43
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates40.17355, -74.49294
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,254 (2023)
Projected traffic35,696 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-195 EB over Rues Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 EB over Rues Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 EB over Rues Road carry?

About 29,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-195 EB over Rues Road?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 EB over Rues Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.