CR638 FREEHOLD RD
Carrying CR638 FREEHOLD RD over MAIN BR. OF TOMS RIVER
.81 MI N OF CASSVILLE RD, Ocean, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR638 FREEHOLD RD
The CR638 FREEHOLD RD bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries CR638 FREEHOLD RD over MAIN BR. OF TOMS RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,599 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR638 FREEHOLD RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,599 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1511017
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR638 FREEHOLD RD 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 CR638 FREEHOLD RD against other structures in Ocean and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CR638 FREEHOLD RD?
CR638 FREEHOLD RD in Ocean, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR638 FREEHOLD RD inspected?
CR638 FREEHOLD RD'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 2,599 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR638 FREEHOLD RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR638 FREEHOLD RD?
CR638 FREEHOLD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR638 FREEHOLD RD?
CR638 FREEHOLD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR638 FREEHOLD RD and does age affect safety?
CR638 FREEHOLD RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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.
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