US Bridges

Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.73 Miles East of CR 36 · Structure no. 1300MT3

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,712
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,712 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPort Monmouth Road
CrossesPews Creek
Location0.73 Miles East of CR 36
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44024, -74.10425
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,712 (2023)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Monmouth Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek carry?

About 1,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Port Monmouth Road over Pews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.