US Bridges

Clayton Road over Pine Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.11 Miles South of US 9 · Structure no. 1300ML8

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton Road over Pine Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Clayton Road over Pine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClayton Road
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.11 Miles South of US 9
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33407, -74.30559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clayton Road over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton Road over Pine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Clayton Road over Pine Brook carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clayton Road over Pine Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton Road over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.