US Bridges

Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 500 Ft W. of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1506006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,792
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2044. The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 528
CrossesBarnegat Bay
Location500 Ft W. of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.04054, -74.05667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,173 ft (357.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,792 (2024)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay carry?

About 6,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay?

The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 528 over Barnegat Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.