US Bridges

Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.91 MI West of Rt 537 · Structure no. 1331151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWemrock Road
CrossesRt 33 Freeway
Location0.91 MI West of Rt 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.25101, -74.31084
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,109 (2023)
Projected traffic4,931 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway 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 Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway carry?

About 4,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wemrock Road over Rt 33 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.