US Bridges

Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.51 MI W of Rt 35 · Structure no. 1508150

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
4,877 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 24,264 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,607 by 2044. The structure is 4,877 ft (1,486.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 37 EB
CrossesBarnegat Bay
Location1.51 MI W of Rt 35
RouteState Highway 37
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94893, -74.11396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+65 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,877 ft (1,486.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,264 (2024)
Projected traffic29,607 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 37 EB over Barnegat Bay built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay 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 37 EB over Barnegat Bay carry?

About 24,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay?

The structure is 4,877 ft (1,486.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 37 EB over Barnegat Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.