US Bridges

Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI East of US 9 · Structure no. 1513155

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,407 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
27,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 27,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,963 by 2044. The structure is 2,407 ft (733.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 72
CrossesManahawkin Bay
Location3.5 MI East of US 9
RouteState Highway 72
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.66415, -74.20904
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,407 ft (733.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,469 (2024)
Projected traffic32,963 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 72 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay carry?

About 27,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay?

The structure is 2,407 ft (733.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 72 over Manahawkin Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.