US Bridges

CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.71 Mi. E. of US 9 · Structure no. 1508002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 602 (dock Road)
CrossesSouth Creek
Location1.71 Mi. E. of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 602
Coordinates39.62272, -74.28075
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 602 (dock Road) over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.