US Bridges

Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.3MI South of Locust Ave · Structure no. 130HL73

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLanes Pond Road
CrossesPollypod Brook
Location0.3MI South of Locust Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.12853, -74.19753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lanes Pond Road over Pollypod Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.