Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI SW of Route 88 JCT · Structure no. 1510156
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,880
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River 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 33,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,656 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River carry?
About 33,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Nj 70 over N Br Metedeconk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.