US Bridges

Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.1 Miles South of CR 516 · Structure no. 1300R17

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,282
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 5,282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,445 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Avenue
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location0.1 Miles South of CR 516
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42639, -74.1786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,282 (2023)
Projected traffic6,445 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 5,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Avenue over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.