US Bridges

Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 MI North of Nj 36 · Structure no. 1300R27

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,342
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,637 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFourth Ave
CrossesWaackaack Creek
Location1 MI North of Nj 36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44557, -74.13828
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2023)
Projected traffic1,637 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Ave over Waackaack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.