US Bridges

CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · .81 MI N of Cassville RD · Structure no. 1511017

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,651
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,181 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR638 Freehold RD
CrossesMain Br. of Toms River
Location.81 MI N of Cassville RD
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates40.12113, -74.38083
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2024)
Projected traffic3,181 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR638 Freehold RD over Main 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR638 Freehold RD over Main Br. of Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.