US Bridges

Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1 MI So. of RTE 37/MULE R · Structure no. 1505013

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,032
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,838 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJamaica Boulevard
CrossesWrangle Brook
Location1 MI So. of RTE 37/MULE R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96735, -74.2526
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,032 (2024)
Projected traffic4,838 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook carry?

About 4,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jamaica Boulevard over Wrangle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.