US Bridges

CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South Co. Rt. 526 · Structure no. 1514010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,887
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. 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 25,887 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,064 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR639 Hope Chapel
CrossesS. Br. Metedeconk River
Location0.6 MI South Co. Rt. 526
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10371, -74.24483
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,887 (2024)
Projected traffic31,064 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River built?

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

What condition is CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River carry?

About 25,887 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR639 Hope Chapel over S. Br. Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.