US Bridges

Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. West N.J. Rte. 35 · Structure no. 1300W21

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWall-Church Road
CrossesBranch Wreck Pond Brook
Location0.4 Mi. West N.J. Rte. 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15961, -74.05889
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2023)
Projected traffic796 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wall-Church Road over Branch Wreck Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.