US Bridges

Gully Road over Shark River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1/2MILE South of Nj 33 · Structure no. 1300W37

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,635
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gully Road over Shark River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Gully Road over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGully Road
CrossesShark River
Location1/2MILE South of Nj 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.20278, -74.08092
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2023)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Gully Road over Shark River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gully Road over Shark River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Gully Road over Shark River carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gully Road over Shark River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gully Road over Shark River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.