US Bridges

Jersey Avenue over East Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.37 Miles E of Union Ave · Structure no. 1300R24

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Avenue over East Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jersey Avenue over East Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJersey Avenue
CrossesEast Creek
Location0.37 Miles E of Union Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44315, -74.15852
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Avenue over East Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Avenue over East 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 Jersey Avenue over East Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Avenue over East Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Avenue over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.