Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook
FairPosted for loadMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. West New Bedford · Structure no. 1300W57
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Bentz 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bentz Road over Wreck Pond Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.