US Bridges

N. New Prospect RD over I-195

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 2.01 Miles West of US 9 · Structure no. 1517168

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. New Prospect RD over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. New Prospect RD 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 6,212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,765 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. New Prospect RD
CrossesI-195
Location2.01 Miles West of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15641, -74.26885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,212 (2024)
Projected traffic8,765 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. New Prospect RD over I-195 built?

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

What condition is N. New Prospect RD 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 N. New Prospect RD over I-195 carry?

About 6,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. New Prospect RD over I-195?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N. New Prospect RD over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.