US Bridges

CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1/2 Mile West of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1300W23

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 80 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 7,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,687 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 524(ALLAIRE Rd)
CrossesWreck Pond Brook
Location1/2 Mile West of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 524
Coordinates40.15305, -74.06174
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,239 (2023)
Projected traffic8,687 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook 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 CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook carry?

About 7,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 524(ALLAIRE Rd) over Wreck Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.