US Bridges

Rt 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.49 Mile North of CR 549 · Structure no. 1507015

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,666
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rt 571 Bey Lea RD 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 27,666 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,199 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 571 Bey Lea RD
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location0.49 Mile North of CR 549
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates39.98426, -74.18828
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,666 (2024)
Projected traffic33,199 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Rt 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek built?

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

What condition is Rt 571 Bey Lea RD 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 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 27,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 571 Bey Lea RD over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.