US Bridges

33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.76 MI E of 33-34 Jct. · Structure no. 1337151

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 21,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,658 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries33 WB & 34 NB
CrossesSouthern Division
Location0.76 MI E of 33-34 Jct.
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.22542, -74.1406
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,848 (2024)
Projected traffic26,658 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33 WB & 34 NB 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 33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division carry?

About 21,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 33 WB & 34 NB over Southern Division?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.