US Bridges

Don Connor Blvd over Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.61 Mi. N. of CR 52 · Structure no. 1511014

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,053
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don Connor Blvd over Toms River is a wood or timber slab carrying Don Connor Blvd over Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 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 7,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,548 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDon Connor Blvd
CrossesToms River
Location1.61 Mi. N. of CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.10251, -74.34319
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,053 (2024)
Projected traffic8,548 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Don Connor Blvd over Toms River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Don Connor Blvd 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 Don Connor Blvd over Toms River carry?

About 7,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Don Connor Blvd over Toms River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Don Connor Blvd over Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.