US Bridges

Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.41 MI S. of CR 528 · Structure no. 1523010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
953
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrindletown Road
CrossesBrch of Crosswicks Creek
Location1.41 MI S. of CR 528
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.04723, -74.53078
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2024)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brindletown Road over Brch of 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 Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Brindletown Road over Brch of Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.