US Bridges

CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mile East of Nj 18 · Structure no. 13000F8

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,871
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537 (colts Neck
CrossesYellow Brook
Location1 Mile East of Nj 18
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27436, -74.22552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,871 (2023)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook carry?

About 9,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 (colts Neck over Yellow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.