US Bridges

CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI W. of CR 29 · Structure no. 1300O29

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
732 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,925
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 9,925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,910 by 2043. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33 (florence Av
CrossesBranchport Creek
Location0.34 MI W. of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.32035, -73.99768
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length732 ft (223.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,925 (2023)
Projected traffic11,910 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek carry?

About 9,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek?

The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 (florence Av over Branchport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.