US Bridges

Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.9 Mi. W. of Rt 35 · Structure no. 1505150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
292 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 15,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,550 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 13
CrossesPt Pleasant Canal
Location0.9 Mi. W. of Rt 35
RouteState Highway 13
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.0716, -74.06045
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck46 ft (13.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,203 (2023)
Projected traffic18,550 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal carry?

About 15,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 13 over Pt Pleasant Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.