Baird Road over Millstone River
PoorPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · .92 Mile W of CR 527 Alt · Structure no. 130MS69
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 873
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baird Road over Millstone River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Baird Road over Millstone River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 873 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baird Road over Millstone River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baird Road over Millstone River 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 Baird Road over Millstone River carry?
About 873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Baird Road over Millstone River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Baird Road over Millstone River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.