US Bridges

Comack Lane over Milford Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.2 Miles East of CR 527 · Structure no. 130MN59

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comack Lane over Milford Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Comack Lane over Milford Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesComack Lane
CrossesMilford Brook
Location1.2 Miles East of CR 527
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.30053, -74.33496
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2023)
Projected traffic1,444 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Comack Lane over Milford Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comack Lane over Milford 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 Comack Lane over Milford Brook carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Comack Lane over Milford Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Comack Lane over Milford Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.