US Bridges

Broadway over Compton Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI North Rt 36 · Structure no. 1300MT4

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
432
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Compton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broadway over Compton Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesCompton Creek
Location0.5 MI North Rt 36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42996, -74.09241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2023)
Projected traffic527 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over Compton Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway over Compton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway over Compton Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over Compton Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Compton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.