US Bridges

CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.03 Mile West of Nj 34 · Structure no. 1300A18

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,747
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook is a concrete frame carrying CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 17,747 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,296 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537(COLTS Neck)
CrossesMine Brook
Location0.03 Mile West of Nj 34
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.2873, -74.17379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,747 (2024)
Projected traffic21,296 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook carry?

About 17,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537(COLTS Neck) over Mine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.