Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. N.W. RTE 537 · Structure no. 1300U26
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Meirs Road over Lahaway Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.