US Bridges

Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.9 Mi. East N.J.Rte. 71 · Structure no. 1300W11

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,335 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Avenue
CrossesWatson Creek
Location0.9 Mi. East N.J.Rte. 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.11583, -74.03493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2023)
Projected traffic2,335 by 2043
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek built?

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

What condition is Ocean Avenue over Watson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Avenue over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.