Shark River Bridge Mechanical Failure and Closure
Sector: Bridge • Location: Belmar/Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, United States
Source: New Jersey 101.5
The Shark River Bridge, a 93-year-old drawbridge connecting Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea, experienced a mechanical failure in the south bridge leaf, causing the bridge to be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians indefinitely. The bridge remains in the open position to allow marine traffic to pass. NJDOT is assessing the damage and designing permanent repairs, with no timeline established for reopen
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Bridge, Road, Automotive, Government
- Location
- Belmar/Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- New Jersey 101.5
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Original status | closed indefinitely |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Shark River Bridge, a 93-year-old drawbridge connecting Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea, experienced a mechanical failure in the south bridge leaf, causing the bridge to be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians indefinitely. The bridge remains in the open position to allow marine traffic to pass. NJDOT is assessing the damage and designing permanent repairs, with no timeline established for reopening. A capital project to replace the Route 71 Bridge is in design, with final design expected to begin in 2026, construction starting in 2028, and completion in 2031. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Jersey |
City | Belmar/Avon-by-the-Sea |
Source
Source | New Jersey 101.5 |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Road, Automotive, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-18 |
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