US Bridges

Fort Plains Road over I-195

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.43MI West of US 9 · Structure no. 1333150

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,396
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Plains Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Plains Road over I-195 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,396 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFort Plains Road
CrossesI-195
Location1.43MI West of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15559, -74.25793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,396 (2023)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Plains Road over I-195 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Plains Road over I-195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Plains Road over I-195 carry?

About 3,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Plains Road over I-195?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Plains Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.