US Bridges

Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI S. Brown & Rt 37 · Structure no. 1513001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWrangle Brook Road
CrossesUnion Branch Toms River
Location0.15 MI S. Brown & Rt 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00886, -74.3038
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrangle Brook Road over Union 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wrangle Brook Road over Union Branch Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.