RT 18 CONNECTOR WN
Carrying RT 18 CONNECTOR WN over 18 NB HOPE RD NS&SN
0.6 MI SOUTH OF G.S.PKWAY, Monmouth, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN in Monmouth, New Jersey sits above 69% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (50 t), while its 1991 build year is earlier than 22% of Monmouth's recorded-year cohort (505 bridges).
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN in Monmouth, New Jersey is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1991, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NJ:1329165
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 8 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: RT 18 CONNECTOR WN
The RT 18 CONNECTOR WN bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries RT 18 CONNECTOR WN over 18 NB HOPE RD NS&SN. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 322.2 meters (1057 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,640 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How RT 18 CONNECTOR WN compares
Age against the county: built in 1991, earlier than 113 of Monmouth's 505 bridges with a recorded construction year (22%), against a county median build year of 1972. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
50 Top 31% higher than 69% of 6,826 bridges
rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Monmouth inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 505 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 322.2 m (1057 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1329165
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
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 RT 18 CONNECTOR WN 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 RT 18 CONNECTOR WN 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 RT 18 CONNECTOR WN?
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT 18 CONNECTOR WN inspected?
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN'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 1,640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT 18 CONNECTOR WN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT 18 CONNECTOR WN?
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT 18 CONNECTOR WN?
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RT 18 CONNECTOR WN and does age affect safety?
RT 18 CONNECTOR WN was built in 1991, making it 35 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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