US Bridges

Wright-Debow Road over I-195

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 2.09 Mi. E of Rt 537 JCT · Structure no. 1517156

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright-Debow Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wright-Debow Road over I-195 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,994 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWright-Debow Road
CrossesI-195
Location2.09 Mi. E of Rt 537 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.16065, -74.38668
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,159 (2024)
Projected traffic4,994 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright-Debow Road over I-195 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wright-Debow Road over I-195 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wright-Debow Road over I-195 carry?

About 4,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wright-Debow Road over I-195?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wright-Debow Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.