US Bridges

Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI South of Rt 37 JCT · Structure no. 1516150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 27,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,730 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 166
CrossesJakes Branch
Location1.2 MI South of Rt 37 JCT
RouteState Highway 166
Coordinates39.94691, -74.19593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,240 (2024)
Projected traffic32,730 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch carry?

About 27,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 166 over Jakes Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.