US Bridges

CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi.W.Of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1502001

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,745
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 14,745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,694 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 632(BRIDGE Ave)
CrossesScow Ditch
Location0.1 Mi.W.Of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.07055, -74.0457
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,745 (2024)
Projected traffic17,694 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch carry?

About 14,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns CR 632(BRIDGE Ave) over Scow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.