US Bridges

Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI W of Nj 88 · Structure no. 1510155

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 37,214 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,657 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesS. Br Metedeconk Rv
Location0.33 MI W of Nj 88
RouteState Highway 70
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.06508, -74.13438
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,214 (2024)
Projected traffic44,657 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S. Br Metedeconk Rv built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv carry?

About 37,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over S. Br Metedeconk Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.