US Bridges

Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · Manalapan Township · Structure no. 130MN34

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,676 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,811 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave CR 527
CrossesMatchaponix Creek
LocationManalapan Township
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31427, -74.36178
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek carry?

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

How long is Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave CR 527 over Matchaponix Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.