US Bridges

RT.537 over Yellow Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.13MI E. of 18-537 Int. · Structure no. 1324154

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,263
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT.537 over Yellow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RT.537 over Yellow Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,895 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRT.537
CrossesYellow Brook
Location0.13MI E. of 18-537 Int.
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27604, -74.21868
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,263 (2023)
Projected traffic21,895 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RT.537 over Yellow Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT.537 over Yellow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RT.537 over Yellow Brook carry?

About 18,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RT.537 over Yellow Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns RT.537 over Yellow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.