FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OCEAN AVE

Carrying OCEAN AVE over LAKE TAKANASSEE

1.0 MILE EAST OF NJ 71, Monmouth, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OCEAN AVE

The OCEAN AVE bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries OCEAN AVE over LAKE TAKANASSEE. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 78.3 meters (257 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,252 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How OCEAN AVE compares

▼ 20.2
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of New Jersey bridges
503
Bridges in Monmouth · 40 in Poor condition
OCEAN AVE 23.6 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
78.3 m (257 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,252 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1300O21

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OCEAN AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare OCEAN AVE against other structures in Monmouth and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for OCEAN AVE?

OCEAN AVE in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OCEAN AVE inspected?

OCEAN AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,252 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OCEAN AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for OCEAN AVE?

OCEAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OCEAN AVE?

OCEAN AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OCEAN AVE and does age affect safety?

OCEAN AVE was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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