Nj 71 over Shark River

Fair Condition94 years old7,029 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMonmouth
Location0.5mi S Of Nj35&71 Jct
CarriesNj 71
CrossesShark River
Coordinates40.18472, -74.02356

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length859.9 ft (262.1 m)
Max Span89.9 ft (27.4 m)
Deck Width68.6 ft (20.9 m)
Deck Area5477.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,029 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1321150

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