US Bridges

Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv.

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1 Block So of Union Ave · Structure no. 1513003

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv. is a wood or timber slab carrying Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv. in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 83 years old, older 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLake Street
CrossesUnion Branch of Toms Rv.
Location1 Block So of Union Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00966, -74.31866
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv. carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Street over Union Branch of Toms Rv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.