I-195 WESTBOUND
Carrying I-195 WESTBOUND over S BRNCH METEDECONK RIVER
0.83 MI EAST OF EXIT 21, Ocean, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-195 WESTBOUND
The I-195 WESTBOUND bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries I-195 WESTBOUND over S BRNCH METEDECONK RIVER. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,571 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 64.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-195 WESTBOUND compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,571 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1517159
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-195 WESTBOUND 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 I-195 WESTBOUND against other structures in Ocean 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 I-195 WESTBOUND?
I-195 WESTBOUND in Ocean, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-195 WESTBOUND inspected?
I-195 WESTBOUND'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 18,571 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-195 WESTBOUND 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 I-195 WESTBOUND?
I-195 WESTBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 64.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-195 WESTBOUND?
I-195 WESTBOUND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-195 WESTBOUND and does age affect safety?
I-195 WESTBOUND was built in 1977, making it 49 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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