Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River
GoodOcean County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI S. of Rt. 571 · Structure no. 1518013
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,135
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River carry?
About 3,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Beacon Street over Union Branch Toms River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.