US Bridges

Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.0MI NE of Gsp Ex. 114 · Structure no. 1360162

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBownes Road (pvt)
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location2.0MI NE of Gsp Ex. 114
Coordinates40.39401, -74.1211
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2024)
Projected traffic16 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bownes Road (pvt) over North Jersey Coast Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.