US Bridges

Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.25 Mi. S. of Rt. US 9 · Structure no. 1516004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare is a wood or timber slab carrying Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Bay Blvd.
CrossesLittle Thorofare
Location3.25 Mi. S. of Rt. US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.55469, -74.33739
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare 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 Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Great Bay Blvd. over Little Thorofare?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.