US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.04 Mile S of Sunset Ave · Structure no. 1300N14

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesSunset Lake
Location0.04 Mile S of Sunset Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22587, -74.00484
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,573 (2023)
Projected traffic12,900 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake 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 Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake carry?

About 10,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over Sunset Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.