US Bridges

CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.79 MI E of I-195 · Structure no. 1300U18

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,004 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 526 (church St)
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.79 MI E of I-195
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1813, -74.58926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2023)
Projected traffic5,004 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 526 (church St) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 526 (church St) over Indian Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.