Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 0.61 MI N of I-195 · Structure no. 1511032
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,641
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 8,641 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,369 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt 527 over S.B. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River carry?
About 8,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 527 over S.B. Metedeconk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.