US Bridges

Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. East N.J. RTE 71 · Structure no. 1300W31

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,753
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond 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 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,103 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Road
CrossesNorth Branch Wreck Pond
Location0.4 Mi. East N.J. RTE 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1431, -74.03408
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2023)
Projected traffic2,103 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$539,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond built?

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

What condition is Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Road over North Branch Wreck Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.