Western Blvd over Cedar Creek
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 0.82 Mi. S. of CR 618 · Structure no. 1512020
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,502
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Blvd over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Western Blvd over Cedar Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 2,502 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,002 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Blvd over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Western Blvd over Cedar Creek 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 Western Blvd over Cedar Creek carry?
About 2,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Western Blvd over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Western Blvd over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.