US Bridges

County Rt 547 NB over I-195

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 4.4 MI E of US Rt 9 JCT · Structure no. 1333168

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 547 NB over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 547 NB 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,189 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 547 NB
CrossesI-195
Location4.4 MI E of US Rt 9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16322, -74.15309
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2024)
Projected traffic11,189 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 547 NB over I-195 built?

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

What condition is County Rt 547 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 547 NB over I-195 carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 547 NB over I-195?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 547 NB over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.