US Bridges

Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook

PoorPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.64 Miles W of CR 549 · Structure no. 130HL61

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,419
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 81 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,703 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakewd-Allenwd RD
CrossesHaystack Brook
Location2.64 Miles W of CR 549
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11552, -74.17546
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,419 (2023)
Projected traffic7,703 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook carry?

About 6,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewd-Allenwd RD over Haystack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.