Route Nj 72 WB over Manahawkin Bay

Fair Condition68 years old11,707 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
Location3.5 Mi East Of US RT 9
CarriesRoute Nj 72 WB
CrossesManahawkin Bay
Coordinates39.66116, -74.20140

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length2409.1 ft (734.3 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area13364.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,707 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1513152

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