US Bridges

Old Tavern Road over I-195

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.71 Mile E of Route 9 · Structure no. 1333161

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tavern Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Tavern Road over I-195 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 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 4,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,133 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Tavern Road
CrossesI-195
Location3.71 Mile E of Route 9
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates40.16417, -74.16611
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,272 (2023)
Projected traffic6,133 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Tavern Road over I-195 built?

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

What condition is Old Tavern 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Tavern Road over I-195 carry?

About 4,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Tavern Road over I-195?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tavern Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.