US Bridges

Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.37 MI N of CR 537 · Structure no. 1300U40

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolmes Mill RD
CrossesLahaway Creek
Location1.37 MI N of CR 537
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates40.107, -74.53638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2023)
Projected traffic527 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes Mill RD over Lahaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.