US Bridges

Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · .03MI E Rt 72 · Structure no. 1530009

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,001 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorris Boulevard
CrossesFox Island Creek
Location.03MI E Rt 72
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.66833, -74.21859
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2024)
Projected traffic4,001 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Boulevard over Fox Island 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Boulevard over Fox Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.