US Bridges

Lewis Street over Wampum Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of Nj 35 · Structure no. 13000E2

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,595
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Street over Wampum Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lewis Street over Wampum Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,514 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLewis Street
CrossesWampum Brook
Location0.5 MI SW of Nj 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3015, -74.06767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2023)
Projected traffic5,514 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Street over Wampum Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Street over Wampum Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Street over Wampum Brook carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Street over Wampum Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Street over Wampum Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.