US Bridges

CR 547 SB over I-195

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI S of CR524 · Structure no. 1333167

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 547 SB over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 547 SB 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 3,982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,778 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 547 SB
CrossesI-195
Location0.29 MI S of CR524
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16395, -74.15467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,982 (2024)
Projected traffic4,778 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 547 SB over I-195 built?

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

What condition is CR 547 SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 547 SB over I-195 carry?

About 3,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 547 SB over I-195?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 547 SB over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.