US Bridges

County Route 635 over Cooks Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.68 MI N.Of Nj 35 · Structure no. 1525001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,631
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 635 over Cooks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 635 over Cooks Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,631 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,757 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 635
CrossesCooks Creek
Location1.68 MI N.Of Nj 35
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10057, -74.03723
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,631 (2024)
Projected traffic6,757 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 635 over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 635 over Cooks 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 County Route 635 over Cooks Creek carry?

About 5,631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 635 over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 635 over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.