US Bridges

CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.8 Mi. East of Rt 549 · Structure no. 1507014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,404
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,485 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR22-CEDAR Grove
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location0.8 Mi. East of Rt 549
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates39.96839, -74.17272
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,404 (2024)
Projected traffic12,485 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR22-CEDAR Grove 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 CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 10,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR22-CEDAR Grove 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR22-CEDAR Grove over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.