US Bridges

Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI East of CR 524&547 · Structure no. 130HL44

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,758
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHurley Pond Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.4 MI East of CR 524&547
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.18043, -74.15208
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$319,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek 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 Crane Creek carry?

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

How long is Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley Pond Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.