US Bridges

Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI E of Rt 549 · Structure no. 1506018

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,031
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,031 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,437 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLanes Mill RD
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location0.85 MI E of Rt 549
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1096, -74.11724
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,031 (2024)
Projected traffic8,437 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanes Mill 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 Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 7,031 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lanes Mill RD over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.