US 9 over Mill Creek
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 0.06 MI N of Nj 72 · Structure no. 1501159
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 9 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 9 over Mill Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 101 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,380 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 9 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is US 9 over Mill 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 9 over Mill Creek carry?
About 20,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 9 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 9 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.