US Bridges

Nj 37 over Nj 35

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI East of Brngt Bay · Structure no. 1508152

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 37 over Nj 35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 37 over Nj 35 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 24,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,063 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 37
CrossesNj 35
Location0.11 MI East of Brngt Bay
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates39.94112, -74.08197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,249 (2024)
Projected traffic29,063 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 37 over Nj 35 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 37 over Nj 35 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 Nj 37 over Nj 35 carry?

About 24,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 37 over Nj 35?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 37 over Nj 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.