US Bridges

Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay

Poor

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.13 Mi. West of Rt 35 · Structure no. 1507007

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
212 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStrikeland Blvd.
CrossesBarnegat Bay
Location0.13 Mi. West of Rt 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99552, -74.06852
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Strikeland Blvd. over Barnegat Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.