US Bridges

Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI N of Rt Nj 37 · Structure no. 1518018

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColonial Drive SB
CrossesUnion Branch Toms River
Location0.25 MI N of Rt Nj 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.008, -74.29359
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2024)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Drive SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Drive SB over Union Branch Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.