US Bridges

Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · .6 MI N of Rt 526 · Structure no. 1514001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,273 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Ave
CrossesNo Brch Metedeconk River
Location.6 MI N of Rt 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10692, -74.16406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2024)
Projected traffic8,273 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Ave over No Brch Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.