US Bridges

Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 5 MI NW Rt 539 & Rt 537 · Structure no. 1300U48

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWalns Mill Road
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location5 MI NW Rt 539 & Rt 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1341, -74.56005
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic337 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks 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 Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Walns Mill Road over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.