US Bridges

CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.95 MI West of US 9 · Structure no. 1331152

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 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 15,928 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,435 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537 & Ramps
CrossesNj 33 Freeway
Location0.95 MI West of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.24671, -74.29449
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,928 (2023)
Projected traffic19,435 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway built?

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

What condition is CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway carry?

About 15,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 & Ramps over Nj 33 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.