US Bridges

Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · .1 MI North of CR 526 · Structure no. 130MN18

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,594
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,594 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,713 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Road
CrossesN Branch Manalapan Brook
Location.1 MI North of CR 526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.26697, -74.35395
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,594 (2023)
Projected traffic12,713 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook carry?

About 10,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Road over N Branch Manalapan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.