US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mi.N.Of Butler Blvd. · Structure no. 1502159
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,185
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,185 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,335 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek carry?
About 21,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 9 over Branch of Potters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.