Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv.
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI N of Lakeside DR S · Structure no. 1512003
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv. 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv. built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv. 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 Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv. carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv.?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Bridge over North Branch Forked Riv.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.