US Bridges

CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 500 Ft E of Branchport Av · Structure no. 1300O30

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,602
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8,602 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,322 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR29 Atlantic Ave.
CrossesBr.Branchport Creek
Location500 Ft E of Branchport Av
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates40.31031, -74.00374
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.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 CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek carry?

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

How long is CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR29 Atlantic Ave. over Br.Branchport Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.