US Bridges

County Route 516 over Comptons Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.49 MI East of Rt Nj 35 · Structure no. 1300MT9

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,592
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 516 over Comptons Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Route 516 over Comptons 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 14,592 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,511 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 516
CrossesComptons Creek
Location1.49 MI East of Rt Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.41324, -74.10674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,592 (2023)
Projected traffic17,511 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 516 over Comptons Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 516 over Comptons 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 516 over Comptons Creek carry?

About 14,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 516 over Comptons Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 516 over Comptons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.