US Bridges

CR 526 over Negron Run

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI W Forge Mill LN · Structure no. 1300U19

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,111
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 526 over Negron Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 526 over Negron Run in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,333 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 526
CrossesNegron Run
Location0.09 MI W Forge Mill LN
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17546, -74.56771
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,111 (2023)
Projected traffic7,333 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 526 over Negron Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 526 over Negron 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 CR 526 over Negron Run carry?

About 6,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 526 over Negron Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 526 over Negron Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.