US Bridges

Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.09 Miles South of US 9 · Structure no. 1300F55

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,037
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 125 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 6 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 10,037 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,247 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPond RD
CrossesMcgelliards Brook
Location1.09 Miles South of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27601, -74.28584
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,037 (2023)
Projected traffic12,247 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook 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 Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook carry?

About 10,037 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pond RD over Mcgelliards Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.