NJ 18
Carrying NJ 18 over CRANBERRY BROOK
1.3 MI. S. OF G.S PRKWY, Monmouth, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ 18
The NJ 18 bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries NJ 18 over CRANBERRY BROOK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 53,405 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ 18 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 53,405 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1329156
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ 18 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NJ 18 against other structures in Monmouth and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NJ 18?
NJ 18 in Monmouth, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ 18 inspected?
NJ 18's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 53,405 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ 18 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJ 18?
NJ 18 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ 18?
NJ 18 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NJ 18 and does age affect safety?
NJ 18 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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