US Bridges

Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.09 Miles West of Nj 36 · Structure no. 1300R22

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,996
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,996 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,637 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClark Street
CrossesLuppatatong Creek
Location0.09 Miles West of Nj 36
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42308, -74.20759
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,996 (2023)
Projected traffic14,637 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$956,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Clark Street over Luppatatong 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 Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek carry?

About 11,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Street over Luppatatong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.