US Bridges

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Int. CR 524A · Structure no. 1300HL5

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,135 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 524 (elton Rd)
CrossesYellow Brook
LocationInt. CR 524A
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates40.20251, -74.20232
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2023)
Projected traffic11,135 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 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 Yellow Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook 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 Yellow Brook carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524 (elton Rd) over Yellow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.