Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. West Hance Av. · Structure no. 1300S15
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 94 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is Riverdale Ave. 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Riverdale Ave. over Pine Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.