Bay Avenue over Mill Creek
PoorOcean County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of US 9 · Structure no. 1512153
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,267
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Avenue over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Avenue over Mill Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bay Avenue over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bay Avenue over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bay Avenue over Mill Creek carry?
About 4,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bay Avenue over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Avenue over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.