US Bridges

Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail)

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.21 MI NE of 70-547 JCT · Structure no. 1509152

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail) in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 21,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,948 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesCentral RR (ab. Conrail)
Location0.21 MI NE of 70-547 JCT
RouteState Highway 70
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.01377, -74.30818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,623 (2024)
Projected traffic25,948 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail) 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 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail) carry?

About 21,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail)?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Central RR (ab. Conrail)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.