US Bridges

Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.11 Miles North of Nj 79 · Structure no. 1300F04

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,591
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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.

It carries about 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRobertsville Road
CrossesTepehemus Brook
Location2.11 Miles North of Nj 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29493, -74.2753
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2023)
Projected traffic1,941 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robertsville Road over Tepehemus 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 Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Robertsville Road over Tepehemus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.