US Bridges

Diamond Road over I-195

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI E I-195 Exit 16 · Structure no. 1517157

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Road over I-195 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, 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 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 10,802 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,962 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Road
CrossesI-195
Location3.2 MI E I-195 Exit 16
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15435, -74.36733
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,802 (2024)
Projected traffic12,962 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$927,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Road over I-195 built?

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

What condition is Diamond Road over I-195 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond Road over I-195 carry?

About 10,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Road over I-195?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.