US Bridges

Nj 33 EB over Nj 79

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of US 9 · Structure no. 1332151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33 EB over Nj 79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 33 EB over Nj 79 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 13,663 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,611 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesNj 33 EB
CrossesNj 79
Location0.2 MI East of US 9
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.24156, -74.27544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,663 (2023)
Projected traffic163,611 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33 EB over Nj 79 built?

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

What condition is Nj 33 EB over Nj 79 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 33 EB over Nj 79 carry?

About 13,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33 EB over Nj 79?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33 EB over Nj 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.