US Bridges

County Route 15 over Deal Lake

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.13 Miles South of CR 31 · Structure no. 1300O13

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Deal Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Deal 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 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 13,602 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,594 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesDeal Lake
Location0.13 Miles South of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates40.23649, -74.0138
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,602 (2023)
Projected traffic16,594 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Deal Lake built?

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

What condition is County Route 15 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 County Route 15 over Deal Lake carry?

About 13,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Deal Lake?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Deal Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.