US Bridges

Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.09 Miles E of Church ST · Structure no. 1300MT8

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCampbell Ave
CrossesComptons Creek
Location0.09 Miles E of Church ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42537, -74.09452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic549 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Campbell Ave over Comptons 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Ave over Comptons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.