US Bridges

Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.49 MI So of Rt 527 · Structure no. 1511028

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,974
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr 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 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 9,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,168 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt 547
CrossesMain Brnch of Toms Rivr
Location0.49 MI So of Rt 527
RouteCounty Highway 547
Coordinates40.06162, -74.27462
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,974 (2024)
Projected traffic12,168 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr built?

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

What condition is Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr 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 Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr carry?

About 9,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 547 over Main Brnch of Toms Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.