US Bridges

Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI N of Monmouth Blvd · Structure no. 1300O40

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
513 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,623
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,348 by 2043. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPatten Avenue
CrossesManahassett Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Monmouth Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.32738, -73.99245
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2023)
Projected traffic4,348 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek 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 Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Patten Avenue over Manahassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.