US Bridges

Nj 34 over Mine Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI N of 34-CR537 JCT · Structure no. 1308152

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 34 over Mine Brook is a concrete frame carrying Nj 34 over Mine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 34
CrossesMine Brook
Location0.09 MI N of 34-CR537 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates40.2887, -74.17335
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 34 over Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 34 over Mine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 34 over Mine Brook carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 34 over Mine Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 34 over Mine Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.