US Bridges

Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.27 MI N of Rt Nj 70 · Structure no. 1518003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,513
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 14,513 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,705 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 547
CrossesRidgeway Br Toms River
Location1.27 MI N of Rt Nj 70
RouteCounty Highway 547
Coordinates40.03263, -74.3066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,513 (2024)
Projected traffic17,705 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River 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 Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River carry?

About 14,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 547 over Ridgeway Br Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.