US Bridges

Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI West of CO Rt 526 · Structure no. 1330159

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195 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 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,121 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Mt House RD
CrossesInterstate I-195
Location1.0 MI West of CO Rt 526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17407, -74.46393
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2023)
Projected traffic3,121 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195 built?

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

What condition is Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195 carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Mt House RD over Interstate I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.