US Bridges

Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI E of Raritan Blvd · Structure no. 13003B7

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 80 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Boulevard
CrossesWhale Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Raritan Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45123, -74.22272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ocean Boulevard over Whale 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Boulevard over Whale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.