North Lake Drive
Carrying North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo
0.78 MI W OF US 9, Ocean, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: North Lake Drive
The North Lake Drive bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries North Lake Drive over Arm of Lake Carasaljo. It was built in 1890, making it 136 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,225 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How North Lake Drive 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
- 1890
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,225 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1514009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 North Lake Drive 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 North Lake Drive against other structures in Ocean 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 North Lake Drive?
North Lake Drive in Ocean, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is North Lake Drive inspected?
North Lake Drive'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 4,225 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. North Lake Drive 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 North Lake Drive?
North Lake Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining North Lake Drive?
North Lake Drive is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is North Lake Drive and does age affect safety?
North Lake Drive was built in 1890, making it 136 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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