US Bridges

CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.31 MI N of RTE 9 · Structure no. 1533001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,964 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR609 (e. Bay Ave)
CrossesDouble Creek
Location1.31 MI N of RTE 9
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates39.7464, -74.20134
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2024)
Projected traffic1,964 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double 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 CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR609 (e. Bay Ave) over Double Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.