US Bridges

Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of Nj 71 · Structure no. 1300O10

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,002
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,002 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,802 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Avenue
CrossesDeal Lake
Location0.5 MI West of Nj 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.22901, -74.01808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,002 (2023)
Projected traffic10,802 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake carry?

About 9,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Avenue over Deal Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.