RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook
GoodMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI NE of Nj 33 · Structure no. 1300W41
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,028
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,337 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook 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 RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook carry?
About 15,028 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns RT547 Shafto Road over Shark River Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.