US Bridges

CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. S. of Exit 117 Gsp · Structure no. 1300MA9

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,515
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 10,515 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,618 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 6A (ravine Dr.)
CrossesMatawan Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Exit 117 Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 6A
Coordinates40.41563, -74.2323
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,515 (2023)
Projected traffic12,618 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek 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 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek carry?

About 10,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6A (ravine Dr.) over Matawan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.