US Bridges

Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.23 Mi. East of US 9 · Structure no. 1514006

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,397
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,876 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt 528
CrossesS Br Metedeconk River
Location0.23 Mi. East of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 528
Coordinates40.08699, -74.21224
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,397 (2024)
Projected traffic32,876 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River carry?

About 27,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 528 over S Br Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.