US Bridges

First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2MI. N. of Chicago Blvd · Structure no. 1300W27

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,492
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 4,492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Ave
CrossesWreck Pond Brook
Location0.2MI. N. of Chicago Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.13861, -74.02842
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,492 (2023)
Projected traffic5,390 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Ave 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 First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook carry?

About 4,492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns First Ave over Wreck Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.