US Bridges

Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · Double Trouble State Park · Structure no. 3367151

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 116 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCows Head Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationDouble Trouble State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89957, -74.22992
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cows Head 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 Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cows Head Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.