US Bridges

Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.39 M South of CR 606 · Structure no. 1508005

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRailroad Ave (CR35
CrossesWestecunk Creek
Location0.39 M South of CR 606
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates39.64021, -74.30796
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Ave (CR35 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 Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave (CR35 over Westecunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.