Old York Road over Assunpink Creek
PoorMonmouth County, New Jersey · 2 Miles So. of Njtpk · Structure no. 1300U70
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,481
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old York Road over Assunpink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old York Road over Assunpink Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.
It carries about 5,481 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,577 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Old York Road over Assunpink Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old York Road over Assunpink 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Old York Road over Assunpink Creek carry?
About 5,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old York Road over Assunpink Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old York Road over Assunpink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.