US Bridges

Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi. S of CR 638 JCT · Structure no. 1517164

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmony RD (cr 18) 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 8,268 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,882 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony RD (cr 18)
CrossesI-195
Location0.3 Mi. S of CR 638 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15523, -74.30153
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,268 (2024)
Projected traffic9,882 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195 built?

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

What condition is Harmony RD (cr 18) 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 Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195 carry?

About 8,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony RD (cr 18) over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.