US Bridges

Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI E of 33-34 JCT · Structure no. 1337150

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 98 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 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 43,580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,296 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Rts 33EB&34SB.
CrossesSouthern Division
Location0.85 MI E of 33-34 JCT
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22528, -74.14087
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,580 (2024)
Projected traffic52,296 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division carry?

About 43,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Rts 33EB&34SB. over Southern Division?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.