US Bridges

N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI S.Of Rt 526 · Structure no. 1511007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,098
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,098 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,518 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Cooks Bridge RD
CrossesSo Brch Metedeconk River
Location0.44 MI S.Of Rt 526
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.13459, -74.29532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,098 (2024)
Projected traffic8,518 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River carry?

About 7,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Cooks Bridge RD over So Brch Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.