US Bridges

Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.12 Miles N. of CR 537 · Structure no. 13000U7

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEmleys Mill RD
CrossesLahaway Creek
Location0.12 Miles N. of CR 537
Coordinates40.13029, -74.47079
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2023)
Projected traffic226 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Emleys Mill RD over Lahaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.