Brighton Avenue over Shark River
GoodMonmouth County, New Jersey · 1/4 Mile East of Nj 18 · Structure no. 1300W35
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brighton Avenue over Shark River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brighton Avenue over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brighton Avenue over Shark River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brighton Avenue over Shark River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Brighton Avenue over Shark River carry?
About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brighton Avenue over Shark River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Brighton Avenue over Shark River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.