Nj 72 EB over US 9
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 5.51 MI West of CR 607 · Structure no. 1519150
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 72 EB over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 72 EB over US 9 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 17,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,215 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 72 EB over US 9 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Nj 72 EB over US 9 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 72 EB over US 9 carry?
About 17,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 72 EB over US 9?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 72 EB over US 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.