US Bridges

CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.74 MI S.Of US 9 · Structure no. 1516006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,927
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,927 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,912 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 601 (radio Rd)
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.74 MI S.Of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates39.55361, -74.37474
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,927 (2024)
Projected traffic5,912 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek carry?

About 4,927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 601 (radio Rd) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.