US Bridges

Pension Road over Pine Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mile East of CR 527 · Structure no. 130MN36

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pension Road over Pine Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pension Road over Pine Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 years old, older 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPension Road
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.7 Mile East of CR 527
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2023)
Projected traffic931 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pension Road over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Pension Road over Pine 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 Pension Road over Pine Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pension Road over Pine Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pension Road over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.