US Bridges

Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond

Poor

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.04 MI S of Rt 138 JCT · Structure no. 1310155

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond is a concrete slab carrying Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,059 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 35
CrossesN Branch Wreck Pond
Location2.04 MI S of Rt 138 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.14637, -74.05853
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,634 (2024)
Projected traffic30,059 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond carry?

About 24,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over N Branch Wreck Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.