US Bridges

Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · .03M W of RT166 Jct. · Structure no. 1529003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,629
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,755 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 530 So.Main St.
CrossesMain Brch of Toms River
Location.03M W of RT166 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 530
Coordinates39.95066, -74.19923
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,629 (2024)
Projected traffic6,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of 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 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River carry?

About 5,629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 530 So.Main St. over Main Brch of Toms River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.