US Bridges

Rt 528 over Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.80 MI East of Rt 571 · Structure no. 1511015

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,658
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 528 over Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt 528 over Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt 528
CrossesToms River
Location0.80 MI East of Rt 571
RouteCounty Highway 528
Coordinates40.10976, -74.3737
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2024)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Rt 528 over Toms River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 528 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 Rt 528 over Toms River carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 528 over Toms River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 528 over Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.