A drone video captured the aftermath, showing part of the pier had fallen into the Raritan Bay.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Keansburg Fishing Pier is located at the back of the Keansburg Amusement Park in the Raritan Bay.
The private, family-owned recreation destination has been in operation since 1904.
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