Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorOcean County, New Jersey · 1.39 MI West of Rt 35 · Structure no. 1515150
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,806
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,990 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 20,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Rt 88 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.