US Bridges

Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv

Poor

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.65 Mi. S.Of Junct 70-34 · Structure no. 1506151

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 34,451 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,037 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNj 35
CrossesWills Hole Manasquan Riv
Location1.65 Mi. S.Of Junct 70-34
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.10079, -74.05092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,451 (2023)
Projected traffic42,037 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv carry?

About 34,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Wills Hole Manasquan Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.