US Bridges

Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI N of RT37&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360841A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,817
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,790 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesExit Ramp D (rt 9)
CrossesUS 9/NJ 166
Location1.5 MI N of RT37&GSP JCT
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98719, -74.21082
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,817 (2023)
Projected traffic12,790 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166 carry?

About 13,817 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Ramp D (rt 9) over US 9/NJ 166?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.