US Bridges

Anderson Road over Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1MI SE Int I-195 & RT537 · Structure no. 1511030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,826
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Road over Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Anderson Road over Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,826 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Road
CrossesToms River
Location1MI SE Int I-195 & RT537
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15225, -74.41271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,826 (2024)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Anderson Road over Toms River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Road over Toms River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson Road over Toms River carry?

About 2,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Road over Toms River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Road over Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.