US Bridges

Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. East N.J. Rte. 35 · Structure no. 1300W24

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,722
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 2,722 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,266 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Road
CrossesWreck Pond Brook
Location0.1 Mi. East N.J. Rte. 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.14582, -74.05687
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,722 (2023)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Road over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook carry?

About 2,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Road over Wreck Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.