US Bridges

Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.6MI SW of RT524&30 JCT · Structure no. 3490001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Bridge
CrossesManasquan River
Location0.6MI SW of RT524&30 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.151, -74.12688
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Bridge over Manasquan River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.