US Bridges

Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.3 Miles East of Nj 70 · Structure no. 1507150

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 37
CrossesUnion Br of Toms River
Location0.3 Miles East of Nj 70
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates40.00945, -74.3014
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,200 (2024)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River carry?

About 29,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 37 over Union Br of Toms River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.