US Bridges

I-195 WB over Manasquan River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.96 Miles E of Route 9 · Structure no. 1333163

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 WB over Manasquan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 WB 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 27,179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,615 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-195 WB
CrossesManasquan River
Location3.96 Miles E of Route 9
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates40.16432, -74.16129
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,179 (2024)
Projected traffic32,615 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 WB over Manasquan River built?

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

What condition is I-195 WB 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 May 2024.

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

About 27,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-195 WB over Manasquan River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 WB over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.