US Bridges

Breza Road over Indian Run

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile North Rt 524 · Structure no. 1300U16

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breza Road over Indian Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breza Road over Indian Run in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBreza Road
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.5 Mile North Rt 524
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1802, -74.59909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2023)
Projected traffic647 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breza Road over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Breza Road over Indian Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Breza Road over Indian Run carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Breza Road over Indian Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Breza Road over Indian Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.