US Bridges

Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 MI North of CO RD#526 · Structure no. 130HL59

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 6 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRamtown-Greenvl RD
CrossesMuddy Ford Brook
Location1 MI North of CO RD#526
Coordinates40.10958, -74.16159
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2023)
Projected traffic971 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford 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 Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramtown-Greenvl RD over Muddy Ford Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.