US Bridges

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Ml West of US 9 Jct. · Structure no. 1300F32

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River is a concrete slab carrying CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 524 (elton Rd)
CrossesBr of Manasquan River
Location1 Ml West of US 9 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates40.22092, -74.28825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2023)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524 (elton Rd) over Br of Manasquan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.