US Bridges

CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1 Mile N. of CR 618 · Structure no. 1505002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,084
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,084 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 617 Bayview Ave
CrossesPotters Creek
Location1 Mile N. of CR 618
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89937, -74.13666
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,084 (2024)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters 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 CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek carry?

About 2,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 617 Bayview Ave over Potters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.