US Bridges

East End Avenue over Musquash Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1/2 Mile East of Nj 18 · Structure no. 1300N17

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,305
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East End Avenue over Musquash Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying East End Avenue over Musquash Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 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 5,305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,366 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast End Avenue
CrossesMusquash Brook
Location1/2 Mile East of Nj 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.19691, -74.04195
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,305 (2023)
Projected traffic6,366 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East End Avenue over Musquash Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is East End Avenue over Musquash Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East End Avenue over Musquash Brook carry?

About 5,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East End Avenue over Musquash Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns East End Avenue over Musquash Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.