US Bridges

Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. N. of Rt 526 · Structure no. 1514002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,580 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrook Road
CrossesNo Br.Metedeconk River
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Rt 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11042, -74.18064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,820 (2024)
Projected traffic10,580 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River carry?

About 8,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Road over No Br.Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.