US Bridges

West Front Street over Jumping Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI W. of CR 12 · Structure no. 130MT31

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,517
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Front Street over Jumping Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Front Street over Jumping Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Front Street
CrossesJumping Brook
Location1.4 MI W. of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.3443, -74.106
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,517 (2023)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Front Street over Jumping Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is West Front Street over Jumping Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Front Street over Jumping Brook carry?

About 6,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Front Street over Jumping Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Front Street over Jumping Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.