US Bridges

Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. No Int. Nj 70 & 37 · Structure no. 1518002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,628
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,954 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgeway Blvd
CrossesRidgeway Branch
Location1 Mi. No Int. Nj 70 & 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02933, -74.29554
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2024)
Projected traffic1,954 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeway Blvd over Ridgeway Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.