US Bridges

CR 539 over Lahaway Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI N CR 537 · Structure no. 130U114

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,054
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 539 over Lahaway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 539 over Lahaway Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 13,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,665 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 539
CrossesLahaway Creek
Location0.34 MI N CR 537
RouteCounty Highway 539
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10793, -74.51064
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,054 (2023)
Projected traffic15,665 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 539 over Lahaway Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 539 over Lahaway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 539 over Lahaway Creek carry?

About 13,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 539 over Lahaway Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 539 over Lahaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.