Parts Of Old Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge To Help Build Fishing Reef, Report Says

RUMSON, NJ — Parts of the old span of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge will be used to construct a fishing reef off Sandy Hook once demolition of the old bridge begins, according to a report from the Asbury Park Press.

The Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge (S 32), which goes across the Shrewsbury River between Rumson and Sea Bright, recently reopened to traffic following a construction project to replace the old structure.

Once demolition of the old bridge begins, the report said its concrete components will be used to build the fishing reef.

“Fishing reefs like this one 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,” Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone told the Asbury Park Press.

Construction on the Rumson-Sea Bright 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 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.

To learn more about the bridge and see updates on the project, you can visit the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge website.

To read the full report from the Asbury Park Press, you can click here.

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