US Bridges

Normandy RD over CR-537

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.5MI S of SR 18 · Structure no. 1NJ0HB3

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2007 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Normandy RD over CR-537 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Normandy RD over CR-537 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNormandy RD
CrossesCR-537
Location2.5MI S of SR 18
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30086, -74.129
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2007)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandy RD over CR-537 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Normandy RD over CR-537 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Normandy RD over CR-537 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Normandy RD over CR-537?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Normandy RD over CR-537?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.