US Bridges

Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 2.02 Mi. E. of US 9 · Structure no. 1512018

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,899
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River is a wood or timber slab carrying Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 1,899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Boulevard
CrossesS. Branch Forked River
Location2.02 Mi. E. of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.8237, -74.16842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,899 (2024)
Projected traffic2,277 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 Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked 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 Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River carry?

About 1,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Boulevard over S. Branch Forked River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.