US Bridges

Bray Avenue over Pews Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile NE of Nj 36 · Structure no. 1300MT2

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,816
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bray Avenue over Pews Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bray Avenue over Pews Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,379 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBray Avenue
CrossesPews Creek
Location0.5 Mile NE of Nj 36
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4335, -74.1093
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2023)
Projected traffic3,379 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bray Avenue over Pews Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bray Avenue over Pews Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bray Avenue over Pews Creek carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bray Avenue over Pews Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bray Avenue over Pews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.