US Bridges

CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1 Ml N. of Nj 36 · Structure no. 130MT40

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,069
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,683 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8 (ocean Blvd).
CrossesSlide
Location1 Ml N. of Nj 36
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.4127, -74.02267
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,069 (2023)
Projected traffic9,683 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide 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 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide carry?

About 8,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8 (ocean Blvd). over Slide?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.