US Bridges

US 9 over Watering Place Brook

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of Rt 88 JCT · Structure no. 1504151

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9 over Watering Place Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 9 over Watering Place Brook in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 23,773 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,008 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 9
CrossesWatering Place Brook
Location0.3 MI S of Rt 88 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.08546, -74.21538
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,773 (2024)
Projected traffic29,008 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9 over Watering Place Brook built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 9 over Watering Place Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 9 over Watering Place Brook carry?

About 23,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9 over Watering Place Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 9 over Watering Place Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.