RT 527-OAK RIDGE
Carrying RT 527-OAK RIDGE over TOMS RIVER
1.49 MI N OF NJ 37, Ocean, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT 527-OAK RIDGE
The RT 527-OAK RIDGE bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries RT 527-OAK RIDGE over TOMS RIVER. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24,221 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RT 527-OAK RIDGE compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2008
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.2 m (99 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,221 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1507005
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT 527-OAK RIDGE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RT 527-OAK RIDGE against other structures in Ocean and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RT 527-OAK RIDGE?
RT 527-OAK RIDGE in Ocean, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT 527-OAK RIDGE inspected?
RT 527-OAK RIDGE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24,221 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT 527-OAK RIDGE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT 527-OAK RIDGE?
RT 527-OAK RIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT 527-OAK RIDGE?
RT 527-OAK RIDGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RT 527-OAK RIDGE and does age affect safety?
RT 527-OAK RIDGE was built in 2008, making it 18 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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