US Bridges

Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. S. of Rt. 571 · Structure no. 1518014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River is a wood or timber slab carrying Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Drive
CrossesRidgeway Br. Toms River
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Rt. 571
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.00375, -74.24158
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Drive 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 Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside Drive over Ridgeway Br. Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.