US Bridges

Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.61 MI S of RT18S&GSP Jc · Structure no. 361054U

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,168
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547) is a concrete frame carrying Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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.

It carries about 46,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,333 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway Sbo
CrossesShafto Road (cr 547)
Location0.61 MI S of RT18S&GSP Jc
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27172, -74.07976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,168 (2024)
Projected traffic56,333 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547) carry?

About 46,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Sbo over Shafto Road (cr 547)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.