US Bridges

Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 4.00 Mi. S. of I-195 · Structure no. 1511018

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,757
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15,757 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,908 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt 571
CrossesMain Branch Toms River
Location4.00 Mi. S. of I-195
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates40.13436, -74.39757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,757 (2024)
Projected traffic18,908 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 571 over Main Branch Toms River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 571 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River carry?

About 15,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 571 over Main Branch Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.