US Bridges

CR 524 over Doctors Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.95 MI W of CR 539 · Structure no. 1300U14

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,164
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524 over Doctors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 524 over Doctors Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 524
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location0.95 MI W of CR 539
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17466, -74.60602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,164 (2023)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 524 over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 524 over Doctors 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 CR 524 over Doctors Creek carry?

About 5,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 524 over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524 over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.