West Farms Road over Manasquan River
PoorMonmouth County, New Jersey · 2.9 MI E of Rt 9 · Structure no. 130HL31
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,173
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Farms Road over Manasquan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Farms Road over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,807 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Farms Road over Manasquan River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Farms Road over Manasquan River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does West Farms Road over Manasquan River carry?
About 3,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Farms Road over Manasquan River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns West Farms Road over Manasquan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.