US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI SE of Gsp Exit 118 · Structure no. 1367149

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,177
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,876 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesFreehold Br. (abandoned)
Location0.7 MI SE of Gsp Exit 118
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41387, -74.22393
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2024)
Projected traffic3,876 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned) carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned)?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Freehold Br. (abandoned)?

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