US Bridges

Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI S of Yorktowne Bl · Structure no. 1507009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,017
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck is a concrete slab carrying Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHovsons Boulevard
CrossesPolhemus Br of Kettle Ck
Location0.05 MI S of Yorktowne Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.01856, -74.14895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck 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 Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck carry?

About 1,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hovsons Boulevard over Polhemus Br of Kettle Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.