US Bridges

Nj 33 EB over US 9

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mile East of CO 537 JCT · Structure no. 1331154

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33 EB over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 33 EB over US 9 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 14,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,470 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 33 EB
CrossesUS 9
Location1 Mile East of CO 537 JCT
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.24186, -74.27877
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,320 (2022)
Projected traffic17,470 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33 EB over US 9 built?

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

What condition is Nj 33 EB over US 9 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 33 EB over US 9 carry?

About 14,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33 EB over US 9?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33 EB over US 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.