US Bridges

Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.77 MI N. of Nj 36 · Structure no. 1300R11

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,526
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,526 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,231 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Avenue
CrossesWaackaack Creek
Location0.77 MI N. of Nj 36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44838, -74.14241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,526 (2023)
Projected traffic10,231 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Avenue over Waackaack 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek carry?

About 8,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Avenue over Waackaack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.