CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 2 M SW Intchg 109 on Gsp · Structure no. 1300A38
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,038
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,646 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook 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 CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook carry?
About 8,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 54 (phalanx Rd) over Hop Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.