US Bridges

Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv.

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.87 Mile East of Rt 9 · Structure no. 1512017

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv. in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeach Blvd.
CrossesSouth Branch Forked Riv.
Location0.87 Mile East of Rt 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.82301, -74.18691
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2024)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Blvd. over South 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 Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv. carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv.?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Blvd. over South Branch Forked Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.