US Bridges

Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.0 Mile East of Nj 71 · Structure no. 1300O21

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,252
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 6,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,502 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Ave
CrossesLake Takanassee
Location1.0 Mile East of Nj 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27623, -73.98542
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,252 (2023)
Projected traffic7,502 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee 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 Ave over Lake Takanassee carry?

About 6,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Ave over Lake Takanassee?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.