US Bridges

Cross Road over Big Brook

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.61 Mile N. of Laird Rd. · Structure no. 1300A29

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over Big Brook is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Road over Big Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Road
CrossesBig Brook
Location0.61 Mile N. of Laird Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.32334, -74.17389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2023)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Road over Big Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Road over Big Brook carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cross Road over Big Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over Big Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.