US Bridges

Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile North of CR 526 · Structure no. 130HL18

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,295
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,953 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Road
CrossesN. Br. Metedeconk River
Location0.2 Mile North of CR 526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.11152, -74.23483
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2023)
Projected traffic3,953 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Road over N. Br. Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.