US Bridges

CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch

FairPosted for load

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N Brick Blvd. · Structure no. 1506019

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,934
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,934 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,321 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 631(HOOPER Ave)
CrossesLong Causeway Branch
Location0.5 MI N Brick Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.02593, -74.1401
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,934 (2024)
Projected traffic14,321 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch 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 CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch carry?

About 11,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 631(HOOPER Ave) over Long Causeway Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.