US Bridges

CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Appr. 2.4M West of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1300S13

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,828
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 16,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,194 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 537 (tinton Av)
CrossesPine Brook
LocationAppr. 2.4M West of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30429, -74.10082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,828 (2023)
Projected traffic20,194 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook carry?

About 16,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 (tinton Av) over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.