US Bridges

Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.61 Mi. W. of Rt 528 · Structure no. 1511016

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River is a concrete frame carrying Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThompson Bridge RD
CrossesMain Branch Toms River
Location0.61 Mi. W. of Rt 528
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11316, -74.37935
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2024)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Bridge RD 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 Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Bridge RD over Main Branch Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.