US Bridges

New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · Double Trouble State Park · Structure no. 3367150

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 years old, older 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Guinea Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationDouble Trouble State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.88631, -74.21458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is New Guinea Road over Cedar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns New Guinea Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.