US Bridges

Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of CR 524&547 · Structure no. 130HL43

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,758
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 79 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,758 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHurley Pond Road
CrossesMingamahone Brook
Location0.2 MI East of CR 524&547
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18046, -74.15537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,758 (2023)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook carry?

About 1,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley Pond Road over Mingamahone Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.