US Bridges

Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.37 MI North Rt 9 · Structure no. 01EH033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,324
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,189 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Heights Ave
CrossesPatcong Creek
Location0.37 MI North Rt 9
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.33586, -74.59583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,324 (2023)
Projected traffic23,189 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek carry?

About 19,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Heights Ave over Patcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.