Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI N of Lakeside DR · Structure no. 1512002
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked 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 Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Parker Avenue over N.Branch of Forked River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.