US Bridges

CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.5 Ml N of Nj 18 · Structure no. 130ML13

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,525
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,830 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3 (tennent Road
CrossesDeep Run Brook
Location1.5 Ml N of Nj 18
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.36577, -74.26711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,525 (2023)
Projected traffic13,830 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook carry?

About 11,525 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 (tennent Road over Deep Run Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.