US Bridges

Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr

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Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mile West of US 9 · Structure no. 130HL20

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,469
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,963 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesN.Branch Metedeconk Rivr
Location1 Mile West of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.12928, -74.24197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2023)
Projected traffic2,963 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr 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 Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over N.Branch Metedeconk Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.