US Bridges

Normany Road over Swimming River

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.8MI S of JCT CR-520 · Structure no. 1NJ0HB4

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
432 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2007 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Normany Road over Swimming River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Normany Road over Swimming River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNormany Road
CrossesSwimming River
Location0.8MI S of JCT CR-520
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.32392, -74.10883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2007)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$40,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normany Road over Swimming River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normany Road over Swimming River 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 Normany Road over Swimming River carry?

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

How long is Normany Road over Swimming River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Normany Road over Swimming River?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.