US Bridges

CR 537 over I-195

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.55MI W. of CR526 · Structure no. 1330165

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 over I-195 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537
CrossesI-195
Location0.55MI W. of CR526
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15992, -74.42437
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$245,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537 over I-195 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 537 over I-195 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 537 over I-195 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 over I-195?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.