US Bridges

School Road East. over Yellow Brook.

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1000 E of Nj 18/537 Jct. · Structure no. 1324155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Road East. over Yellow Brook. is a concrete culvert carrying School Road East. 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,292 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool Road East.
CrossesYellow Brook.
Location1000 E of Nj 18/537 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.27684, -74.21813
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2024)
Projected traffic2,292 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 School Road East. over Yellow Brook. built?

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

What condition is School Road East. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does School Road East. over Yellow Brook. carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is School Road East. over Yellow Brook.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns School Road East. over Yellow Brook.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.