Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI West Rt 35 · Structure no. 1508154
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,880 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,008
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 12,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2043. The structure is 4,880 ft (1,487.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Nj 37 WB 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay carry?
About 12,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay?
The structure is 4,880 ft (1,487.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 37 WB over Barnegat Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.