US Bridges

CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3 Mile South of Nj 36 · Structure no. 130MT11

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,989
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 10,989 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,187 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 516(NEW Monmou)
CrossesComptons Creek
Location3 Mile South of Nj 36
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4135, -74.09871
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,989 (2023)
Projected traffic13,187 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek carry?

About 10,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 516(NEW Monmou) over Comptons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.