US Bridges

County Route 623 over Metedeconk River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI South of Nj 88 · Structure no. 1514011

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,113
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 623 over Metedeconk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 623 over Metedeconk River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,336 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 623
CrossesMetedeconk River
Location0.23 MI South of Nj 88
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates40.08293, -74.17954
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,113 (2024)
Projected traffic31,336 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Route 623 over Metedeconk River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 623 over 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 County Route 623 over Metedeconk River carry?

About 25,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 623 over Metedeconk River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 623 over Metedeconk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.