US Bridges

CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2 Ml NE of Intchng 109GSP · Structure no. 130MT30

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,448
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 80 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 9,448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,338 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR12 (hubbard Ave)
CrossesShadow Lake
Location2 Ml NE of Intchng 109GSP
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates40.35291, -74.0848
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,448 (2023)
Projected traffic11,338 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake 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 CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake carry?

About 9,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR12 (hubbard Ave) over Shadow Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.