US Bridges

County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI North of Route 33 · Structure no. 130MN29

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,851
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook is a concrete frame carrying County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,851 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,621 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 527 Alt
CrossesNorth Brook
Location2.5 MI North of Route 33
RouteCounty Highway 527A
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28369, -74.37615
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,851 (2023)
Projected traffic4,621 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 527 Alt over North 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 County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook carry?

About 3,851 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 527 Alt over North Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.