US Bridges

CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mile East of Nj 34 · Structure no. 1300H33

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,424
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin 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 6 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 11,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,710 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 520 (e.Main St)
CrossesRamanessin Brook
Location1 Mile East of Nj 34
RouteCounty Highway 520
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.34492, -74.17457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,424 (2023)
Projected traffic13,710 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook built?

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

What condition is CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook carry?

About 11,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 520 (e.Main St) over Ramanessin Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.