US 9 over Cedar Creek
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 5.92 MI N of US 9-532 JCT · Structure no. 1502157
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,480
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 9 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9 over Cedar Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 21,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,210 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 9 over Cedar 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 9 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 21,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 9 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 9 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.