US Bridges

North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo

FairPosted for load

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.78 MI W of US 9 · Structure no. 1514009

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,306
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,167 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lake Drive
CrossesArm of Lake Carasaljo
Location0.78 MI W of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.0948, -74.22788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,306 (2024)
Projected traffic5,167 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$281,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo 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 North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo carry?

About 4,306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.