US Bridges

Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI E of Rt 79 · Structure no. 1336150

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,618 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 33B
CrossesFreehold Sec. MP 18.35
Location0.8 MI E of Rt 79
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.24971, -74.25938
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,438 (2022)
Projected traffic17,618 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35 built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35 carry?

About 14,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33B over Freehold Sec. MP 18.35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.