US Bridges

CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · One Mile SW Sandy Hook · Structure no. 130MT21

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,814 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8A (locust Ave)
CrossesClaypit Creek
LocationOne Mile SW Sandy Hook
RouteCounty Highway 8A
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.39294, -74.02249
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,345 (2023)
Projected traffic8,814 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek carry?

About 7,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8A (locust Ave) over Claypit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.