Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles South CR 609 · Structure no. 1533008
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,863
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,234 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay carry?
About 1,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Shore Road over Tributary Barnegat Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.