US Bridges

Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.53 MI E. of US 9 · Structure no. 1530002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
695
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCedar Run Dock RD
CrossesSheep Pen Ditch
Location1.53 MI E. of US 9
RouteCounty Highway 605
Coordinates39.66238, -74.26294
Functional classRural 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2024)
Projected traffic849 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch 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 Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Run Dock RD over Sheep Pen Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.