US Bridges

CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2 Miles East of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1300E13

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,328
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 125 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 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,394 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11 (oceanport a
CrossesOceanport Creek
Location2 Miles East of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31459, -74.0316
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2023)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport 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 CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 (oceanport a over Oceanport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.