Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI East of US Rt 9 · Structure no. 1513152
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,409 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,707
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 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 11,707 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,048 by 2043. The structure is 2,409 ft (734.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay carry?
About 11,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay?
The structure is 2,409 ft (734.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.