Paul Goldfinger photograph. Blogfinger.net. This inlet is a favorite of photographers and fisherman. The bridge across the inlet was built in 1937 and is on Route 71 (Ocean Avenue). Over the years it has undergone remodeling and other work, and now, winter ’24-’25, the Army Corps of Engineers is undergoing maintenance dredging. The depth of the inlet is kept at 18 feet. Click once to enlarge.
The Shark River inlet bridge, historic postcard. Ocean Avenue between Belmar and Avon-By-The- Hyphens. Historic postcard. Internet source.
Shark River Inlet. Internet photo. North is to the left.
Music in honor of the Army Corps of Engineers: “A Bridge Too Far” by the Band of H.M. Royal Marines.