US Bridges

Nj 35 over Manasquan River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.38 Miles South of Nj 70 · Structure no. 1506152

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,018 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Manasquan River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Nj 35 over Manasquan River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 24,517 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,916 by 2044. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesManasquan River
Location1.38 Miles South of Nj 70
RouteState Highway 35
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10536, -74.05451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,018 ft (310.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,517 (2024)
Projected traffic29,916 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Manasquan River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nj 35 over Manasquan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Manasquan River carry?

About 24,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Manasquan River?

The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.