US Bridges

CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Mile North of CR 537 · Structure no. 1300S14

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,649
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 12,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,179 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD)
CrossesSwimming River
Location1 Mile North of CR 537
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.3201, -74.1129
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,649 (2023)
Projected traffic15,179 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River carry?

About 12,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50(SWIM.RIV.RD) over Swimming River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.