US Bridges

I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.25 MI East of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1333160

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 26,990 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,390 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195 Westbound
CrossesNJT (southern Branch)
Location3.25 MI East of US 9 JCT
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16586, -74.17449
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,990 (2023)
Projected traffic32,390 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch) carry?

About 26,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 Westbound over NJT (southern Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.