US Bridges

CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile North of CR 527 · Structure no. 130MN16

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,762 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 3 (main Street)
CrossesWeamaconk Brook
Location0.4 Mile North of CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates40.27784, -74.33708
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,135 (2023)
Projected traffic21,762 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$298,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook carry?

About 18,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 (main Street) over Weamaconk Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.