Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River
PoorOcean County, New Jersey · 0.92 MI South of Nj 37 · Structure no. 1516151
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,921
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 26,921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,305 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River carry?
About 26,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.