CR 8A over Navesink River
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.39 Mi.North of River RD · Structure no. 1300S31
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,712 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,330
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 8A over Navesink River is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR 8A over Navesink River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 15,330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,710 by 2043. The structure is 2,712 ft (826.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 CR 8A over Navesink River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is CR 8A over Navesink River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 8A over Navesink River carry?
About 15,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 8A over Navesink River?
The structure is 2,712 ft (826.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns CR 8A over Navesink River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.