US Bridges

Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI S of Nj 35-36 JCT · Structure no. 1311155

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,435
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 36,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,456 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 35
CrossesWhale Pond Brook
Location1.3 MI S of Nj 35-36 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27335, -74.04317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,435 (2023)
Projected traffic44,456 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook carry?

About 36,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over Whale Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.