Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek
FairMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.39 Miles E of Poole Ave · Structure no. 1300R28
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Morningside Avenue over 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 Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Morningside Avenue over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.