US Bridges

Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3 Mi. West of Rt 539 · Structure no. 1523007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,592 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 528 (main St)
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location3 Mi. West of Rt 539
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.06764, -74.53201
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2024)
Projected traffic11,592 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 528 (main St) over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.