US Bridges

Willow Brook Road over Nj 33

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.55MI E of NJ79 · Structure no. 1332153

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Brook Road over Nj 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Brook Road over Nj 33 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Brook Road
CrossesNj 33
Location0.55MI E of NJ79
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.24113, -74.26493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,356 (2023)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Brook Road over Nj 33 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Brook Road over Nj 33 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 Willow Brook Road over Nj 33 carry?

About 2,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Brook Road over Nj 33?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Brook Road over Nj 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.