US Bridges

Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.1 Mile East of Nj 37 · Structure no. 1507011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,866
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp 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 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 36,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,239 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 127 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRt 549(HOOPER Ave)
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location1.1 Mile East of Nj 37
RouteCounty Highway 549
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9784, -74.18284
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,866 (2024)
Projected traffic44,239 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek built?

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

What condition is Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 36,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 549(HOOPER Ave) over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.