US Bridges

CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 5MI E. of Gsp Int. 115 · Structure no. 1300E20

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 81 years old, older 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 5 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 8,602 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,322 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 29 (branchport
CrossesBranchport Creek
Location5MI E. of Gsp Int. 115
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31071, -74.00548
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,602 (2023)
Projected traffic10,322 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek carry?

About 8,602 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 29 (branchport over Branchport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.