US Bridges

Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.94 Mi. E. of CR 638 · Structure no. 1511004

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk is a steel culvert carrying Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 5,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,025 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmingdale Road
CrossesNo Br of Metedeconk Crk
Location1.94 Mi. E. of CR 638
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15726, -74.25963
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,025 (2024)
Projected traffic6,025 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 Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk carry?

About 5,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Farmingdale Road over No Br of Metedeconk Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.