US Bridges

Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles East of Nj 35 · Structure no. 130MT20

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Road
CrossesMcclees Creek
Location1.6 Miles East of Nj 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.37813, -74.05523
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$835,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Cooper Road over Mcclees 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Road over Mcclees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.