US Bridges

Cedar Swamp Road over I-195

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · At I-195 Exit 21 · Structure no. 1517158

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,963
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Swamp Road over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Swamp Road over I-195 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,598 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Swamp Road
CrossesI-195
LocationAt I-195 Exit 21
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15441, -74.34582
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,963 (2023)
Projected traffic14,598 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Swamp Road over I-195 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Swamp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Swamp Road over I-195 carry?

About 11,963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Swamp Road over I-195?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Swamp Road over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.