Preventorium Road over Manasquan River
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · .3 MI South of CO RD#524A · Structure no. 130HL67
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 949
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preventorium Road over Manasquan River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Preventorium Road over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 128 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 949 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,139 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preventorium Road over Manasquan River built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Preventorium Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Preventorium Road over Manasquan River carry?
About 949 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Preventorium Road over Manasquan River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Preventorium Road over Manasquan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.