US Bridges

Water Street over Pine Brook

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.8 Mile North of Nj 18 · Structure no. 1300S11

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Pine Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Water Street over Pine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.8 Mile North of Nj 18
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29547, -74.11108
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic945 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Pine Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Pine Brook carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Pine Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.