US Bridges

CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.5 Miles West of US 9 · Structure no. 130MN31

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,676 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,811 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 527 (n Main St)
CrossesMcgellairds Creek
Location2.5 Miles West of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30165, -74.35684
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,676 (2023)
Projected traffic12,811 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek carry?

About 10,676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 527 (n Main St) over Mcgellairds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.