Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 2.31MI SE of NJ34&35 JCT · Structure no. 1515151
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 337 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,386
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,386 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,113 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal 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 Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal carry?
About 12,386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal?
The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 88 over Pt. Pleasant Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.