US Bridges

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1300F30

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,255
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,306 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 524 (elton Rd)
CrossesApplegates Creek
Location0.25 MI E of US 9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates40.22041, -74.26186
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,255 (2024)
Projected traffic12,306 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek 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 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek carry?

About 10,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524 (elton Rd) over Applegates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.