US Bridges

I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 4.92 MI E of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1333172

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,969 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,449 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-195EB
CrossesAllaire Pk Towpath&canal
Location4.92 MI E of US 9 JCT
RouteInterstate 195
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16352, -74.14371
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,969 (2022)
Projected traffic41,449 by 2042
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-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal carry?

About 33,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-195EB over Allaire Pk Towpath&canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.