US Bridges

CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.35MI West of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1300E24

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,925
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 7,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR537 (tinton Ave
CrossesNj Transit Southern Divi
Location0.35MI West of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30561, -74.06828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,925 (2023)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi carry?

About 7,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR537 (tinton Ave over Nj Transit Southern Divi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.