Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek
PoorMonmouth County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI SE Gsp Exit 120 · Structure no. 130MA11
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,762
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 3 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.
It carries about 9,762 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,714 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek carry?
About 9,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Aberdeen Road over Matawan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.