RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 0.3MI S of Drum Point Rd. · Structure no. 1506010
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,014
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 31,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,217 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle 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 RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek carry?
About 31,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns RT549(BRICK Blvd.) over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.