US Bridges

I-195 EB over Manasquan River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI W of I-195 Exit 31 · Structure no. 1333162

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 EB over Manasquan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 EB over Manasquan River 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 47,994 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,561 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-195 EB
CrossesManasquan River
Location0.4 MI W of I-195 Exit 31
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates40.16401, -74.16163
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,994 (2023)
Projected traffic58,561 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 EB over Manasquan River built?

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

What condition is I-195 EB over Manasquan River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-195 EB over Manasquan River carry?

About 47,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-195 EB over Manasquan River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 EB over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.