US Bridges

Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI W Rts 138 & 18 JCT · Structure no. 1317150

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond is a concrete slab carrying Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 27,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328,563 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 138
CrossesN Branch Wreck Pond
Location0.4 MI W Rts 138 & 18 JCT
RouteState Highway 138
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.17167, -74.07833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,928 (2023)
Projected traffic328,563 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 138 over N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond carry?

About 27,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 138 over N Branch Wreck Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.