US Bridges

Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5MI S of Nj 38&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360977A

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,793
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 9,793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,949 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway Ramp 98SBX
CrossesNj 34
Location0.5MI S of Nj 38&GSP JCT
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16376, -74.10303
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,793 (2024)
Projected traffic11,949 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34 carry?

About 9,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Ramp 98SBX over Nj 34?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.