US Bridges

Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.48 MI W of Nj 18&138JCT · Structure no. 360982N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,784
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 23,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,021 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 138 WB
CrossesGsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp
Location1.48 MI W of Nj 18&138JCT
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates40.1701, -74.09952
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,784 (2024)
Projected traffic29,021 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp carry?

About 23,784 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 138 WB over Gsp NB & INT.98 NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.