Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 1.5MI East of Rt 539 · Structure no. 1508004
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 913
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 83 years old, older 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk 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 Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek carry?
About 913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Stafford Forge RD over Westecunk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.