US Bridges

RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI North Exit 90 Gsp · Structure no. 1506016

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,732 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRT549 Sallyike RD
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location1.7 MI North Exit 90 Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 549
Coordinates40.1142, -74.12311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,110 (2024)
Projected traffic15,732 by 2044
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 13,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RT549 Sallyike RD over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.