US Bridges

Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.48 Mi. S. of Rt 530 · Structure no. 1529001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River is a wood or timber slab carrying Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlint Road
CrossesJakes Brch of Toms River
Location0.48 Mi. S. of Rt 530
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94453, -74.19606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2024)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Road over Jakes Brch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Road over Jakes Brch of Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.