US Bridges

Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R.

FairPosted for load

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.45 Mi. W. of CR 526 · Structure no. 1511005

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,353
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R. in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,353 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,223 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewers Bridge RD
CrossesSo. Branch Metedeconk R.
Location0.45 Mi. W. of CR 526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.11635, -74.26558
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,353 (2024)
Projected traffic11,223 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R. carry?

About 9,353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Brewers Bridge RD over So. Branch Metedeconk R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.