Nj Route 72 over West Thorofare U-turn

Good Condition68 years old22,370 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean
Location4.45 Mi East Of US 9
CarriesNj Route 72
CrossesWest Thorofare U-turn
Coordinates39.65611, -74.19028

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length368.1 ft (112.2 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width71.5 ft (21.8 m)
Deck Area2446.0 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2017)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,370 (2023)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number1513153

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