Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.64 Mi. W. of Rt. 527 · Structure no. 1511013
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,977
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,372 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Road over Main Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River carry?
About 1,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Road over Main Branch Toms River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.