US Route 9 over Nj Route 70
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 3.0 MI S of Nj 88 JCT · Structure no. 1504150
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,997
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 9 over Nj Route 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 9 over Nj Route 70 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 22,997 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,061 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 9 over Nj Route 70 built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US Route 9 over Nj Route 70 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 9 over Nj Route 70 carry?
About 22,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 9 over Nj Route 70?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 9 over Nj Route 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.