US Bridges

Harvey Road over Miry Run

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi.No. County Rte. 27 · Structure no. 1300U23

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Road over Miry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvey Road over Miry Run in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, 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.

It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Road
CrossesMiry Run
Location0.2 Mi.No. County Rte. 27
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.13802, -74.51671
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Road over Miry Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Harvey Road over Miry 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 Harvey Road over Miry Run carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Road over Miry Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Road over Miry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.