US Bridges

Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.12 Mi. E. of Rt. 37 · Structure no. 1507012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBatchelor Street
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location0.12 Mi. E. of Rt. 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95649, -74.16611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batchelor Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Batchelor Street over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.