US Bridges

Hospital Road over Manasquan River

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.18 Miles N. of CR 549 · Structure no. 13000W2

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,672
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Road over Manasquan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hospital Road over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,920 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHospital Road
CrossesManasquan River
Location1.18 Miles N. of CR 549
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.14333, -74.11722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,672 (2023)
Projected traffic6,920 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hospital Road over Manasquan River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Road over Manasquan River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hospital Road over Manasquan River carry?

About 5,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Road over Manasquan River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Road over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.