US Bridges

Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.45 Mi. S. of Rt 571 · Structure no. 1511025

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Road
CrossesRidgeway Branch Toms Ri
Location0.45 Mi. S. of Rt 571
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.05486, -74.35481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri 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 Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Road over Ridgeway Branch Toms Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.