US Bridges

Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI E of 70-539 JCT · Structure no. 1509150

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24,703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,644 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesHurricane Brook
Location3.4 MI E of 70-539 JCT
RouteState Highway 70
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99763, -74.35104
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,703 (2024)
Projected traffic29,644 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook carry?

About 24,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Hurricane Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.