US Bridges

CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI E of RT528 · Structure no. 1523001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,797
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,797 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,356 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 537
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location1.4 MI E of RT528
RouteCounty Highway 537
Coordinates40.08423, -74.54096
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,797 (2024)
Projected traffic9,356 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 7,797 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537 over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.