US Bridges

Normandy RD RR over CR-520

FairPosted for load

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.5MI W of Garden State · Structure no. 1NJHB6N

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2007 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Normandy RD RR over CR-520 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Normandy RD RR over CR-520 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNormandy RD RR
CrossesCR-520
Location0.5MI W of Garden State
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.33548, -74.10818
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2007)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandy RD RR over CR-520 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Normandy RD RR over CR-520 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Normandy RD RR over CR-520 carry?

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

How long is Normandy RD RR over CR-520?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Normandy RD RR over CR-520?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.