US Bridges

Corlies Ave over Deal Lake

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile E of CR 15 · Structure no. 1300O12

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
302 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corlies Ave over Deal Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corlies Ave over Deal Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 84 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCorlies Ave
CrossesDeal Lake
Location0.3 Mile E of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates40.23754, -74.00884
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2023)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$11.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corlies Ave over Deal Lake built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Corlies Ave over Deal Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Corlies Ave over Deal Lake carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Corlies Ave over Deal Lake?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Corlies Ave over Deal Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.