US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Shark River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. East G.S. Parkway · Structure no. 1300W38

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Shark River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schoolhouse Road over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesShark River
Location0.2 Mi. East G.S. Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.20556, -74.09217
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic824 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoolhouse Road over Shark River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road 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 Schoolhouse Road over Shark River carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Shark River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Shark River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.