Route 72 over Mill Creek
FairOcean County, New Jersey · .2 MI West of Gsp · Structure no. 1512152
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,624
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 72 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 72 over Mill Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 years old, older 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 53,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,321 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 72 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Route 72 over Mill 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 72 over Mill Creek carry?
About 53,624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 72 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Route 72 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.