US Bridges

Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.06 Mi. W. of CR 629 · Structure no. 1515001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Blvd
CrossesBarnegat Bay
Location0.06 Mi. W. of CR 629
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96777, -74.07563
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2024)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay 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 Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Blvd over Barnegat Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.