US Bridges

Little Street over Lake Matawan

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 MI North of Route 34 · Structure no. 130MA12

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,544
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Street over Lake Matawan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Street over Lake Matawan in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,544 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,852 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLittle Street
CrossesLake Matawan
Location1 MI North of Route 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41397, -74.22703
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,544 (2023)
Projected traffic7,852 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Street over Lake Matawan built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Little Street over Lake Matawan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Little Street over Lake Matawan carry?

About 6,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Street over Lake Matawan?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Little Street over Lake Matawan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.