US Bridges

Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.46 Mi. No. CR 522 · Structure no. 130MN60

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,573 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,888 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Mills Road
CrossesMc Gelliards Brook
Location0.46 Mi. No. CR 522
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29623, -74.34062
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,573 (2023)
Projected traffic7,888 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook built?

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

What condition is Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook carry?

About 6,573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Mills Road over Mc Gelliards Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.