US Bridges

Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mile South of Rt 524 · Structure no. 1300HL8

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,519 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHavens Bridge Road
CrossesManasquan River
Location0.6 Mile South of Rt 524
Coordinates40.20499, -74.23897
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2023)
Projected traffic1,519 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Havens Bridge Road over 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 Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Havens Bridge Road over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.