US Bridges

Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI NW of GSP&RT36 Jc · Structure no. 361199T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
375 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,799
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway 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 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 10,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,177 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMatawan Avenue
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location2.5 MI NW of GSP&RT36 Jc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42815, -74.23005
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,799 (2024)
Projected traffic13,177 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?

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

What condition is Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 10,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Matawan Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.