US Bridges

CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.24MI S. of Oak Glenn RD · Structure no. 130HL53

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,432
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook is a concrete frame carrying CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,038 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 547 (lakewood R
CrossesHaystack Brook
Location0.24MI S. of Oak Glenn RD
RouteCounty Highway 547
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.12392, -74.18822
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,432 (2023)
Projected traffic15,038 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook carry?

About 12,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 547 (lakewood R over Haystack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.