Traffic & Transit
Concrete From Old Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Ready To Ship To Spot Off Sandy Hook
While work to fully remove the old bridge continues, county officials said concrete from the bridge will help construct a fishing reef.
RUMSON, NJ — Concrete from the old Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge is prepared to ship to a designated spot off Sandy Hook, where it will be used to construct a fishing reef, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced Thursday.
While work will continue until Spring 2026 to fully remove the old Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone said the concrete being used to build a fishing reef off Sandy Hook (as approved by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection) is ready to go.
The process will involve using barges to transport materials around Sandy Hook to the designated reef site, officials said.
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“Fishing reefs like the one to be constructed offer numerous ecological benefits such as creating habitat for marine life, providing protection for juvenile fish and offering recreational opportunities for anglers and reef divers,” Arnone said.
“My fellow Commissioners and I are proud to see the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge project contribute to both our infrastructure and our environment by transforming the old bridge into a resource that supports our coastal ecosystem," Arnone continued.
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Demolition work for the bridge is being done by Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. of Pilesgrove, NJ, officials said.
News of the concrete being ready to ship follows a previous announcement from the county about their plans to use parts of the old bridge to construct a fishing reef off Sandy Hook.
Construction on the old bridge came after Monmouth County received $31 million in federal funding for its replacement in 2020.
According to the NJ Department of Transportation, the existing bridge structure was “at the end of its service life” and required a complete replacement.
The county then proposed a movable bridge to replace the structure, and over the summer, the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge was able to open to the public.
To learn more about the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge and see updates on the project, you can visit the bridge website.
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