US Bridges

Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3KM S. of CR537 · Structure no. 1NJHB11

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2007 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Normandy RD over Hockhockson 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNormandy RD
CrossesHockhockson Brook
Location3KM S. of CR537
Coordinates40.28152, -74.1403
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2007)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook built?

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

What condition is Normandy RD over Hockhockson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Normandy RD over Hockhockson Brook?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.