US Bridges

CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI N of Nj 33 · Structure no. 130MN55

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,135
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 18,135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,762 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3 (tennent Rd)
CrossesTepehemus Brook
Location3.5 MI N of Nj 33
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29602, -74.31979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,135 (2023)
Projected traffic21,762 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook carry?

About 18,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 (tennent Rd) over Tepehemus Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.