US Bridges

Green Avenue over Debbies Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.03 Mi. S. of Brielle RD · Structure no. 13000W7

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Avenue over Debbies Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Avenue over Debbies Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreen Avenue
CrossesDebbies Creek
Location0.03 Mi. S. of Brielle RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1112, -74.0462
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2023)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Avenue over Debbies Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Avenue over Debbies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Green Avenue over Debbies Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Avenue over Debbies Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Green Avenue over Debbies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.