US Bridges

Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook

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Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.35 Mile South of Nj 33 · Structure no. 130MN10

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,638
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,638 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,766 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSweetmans Lane
CrossesManalapan Brook
Location0.35 Mile South of Nj 33
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.24857, -74.3427
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,638 (2023)
Projected traffic12,766 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook carry?

About 10,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sweetmans Lane over Manalapan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.