US Bridges

E. Aldrich Road over I-195

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI E of Rts 9&195 JCT · Structure no. 1333156

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
439 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Aldrich Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Aldrich 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2044. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Aldrich Road
CrossesI-195
Location1.5 MI E of Rts 9&195 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16671, -74.20792
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2024)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 E. Aldrich Road over I-195 built?

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

What condition is E. Aldrich Road over I-195 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 2024.

How much traffic does E. Aldrich Road over I-195 carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Aldrich Road over I-195?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E. Aldrich Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.