US Bridges

Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · .14 MI S. of RTE 72 · Structure no. 1530011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsha Drive
CrossesFox Island Creek
Location.14 MI S. of RTE 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.67138, -74.22506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2024)
Projected traffic1,670 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsha Drive over Fox Island 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Marsha Drive over Fox Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.