US Bridges

CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi.West JCT CR 527 · Structure no. 130MN30

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,730
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,676 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 522 (water St)
CrossesWeamaconk Creek
Location0.5 Mi.West JCT CR 527
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29728, -74.36171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,730 (2023)
Projected traffic11,676 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek carry?

About 9,730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 522 (water St) over Weamaconk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.