US Bridges

CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North of Sunsetave · Structure no. 1300N16

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
613 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
10,713
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,713 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,856 by 2043. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR15 (main Street
CrossesDeal Lake
Location0.1 MI North of Sunsetave
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22974, -74.0084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,713 (2023)
Projected traffic12,856 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR15 (main Street over Deal 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 CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake carry?

About 10,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR15 (main Street over Deal Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.