Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.38 Mile West of CR 524A · Structure no. 130HL64
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,682
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 78 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 3,682 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River carry?
About 3,682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Southard Ave CR 21 over Manasquan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.