Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River
PoorOcean County, New Jersey · 0.84 MI South of Nj 37 · Structure no. 1516152
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,261
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 4 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 27,261 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,713 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 27,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 166 over North Channel Toms River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.