US Bridges

SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.31 MI SW of I195&537 Jc · Structure no. 9200001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,130
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,756 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Bound Car Entry
CrossesCounty Route 537
Location1.31 MI SW of I195&537 Jc
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1475, -74.44254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2023)
Projected traffic3,756 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$738,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537 carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW Bound Car Entry over County Route 537?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).