US Bridges

Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI W of CR 527 JCT · Structure no. 1304156

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 98 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 30,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,715 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 33
CrossesManalapan Brook
Location0.42 MI W of CR 527 JCT
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.25313, -74.34967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,910 (2023)
Projected traffic37,715 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Nj 33 over Manalapan 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 Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook carry?

About 30,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 33 over Manalapan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.