US Bridges

Nj 166 Z over Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · Inters of Rt 530 · Structure no. 1507026

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,096
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 166 Z over Toms River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 166 Z over Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,096 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,715 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 166 Z
CrossesToms River
LocationInters of Rt 530
RouteState Highway 166Z
Coordinates39.95091, -74.20005
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,096 (2024)
Projected traffic27,715 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 166 Z over Toms River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 166 Z over Toms River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 166 Z over Toms River carry?

About 23,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 166 Z over Toms River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 166 Z over Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.