Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond
GoodMonmouth County, New Jersey · 1.27 MI S of CR 524 JCT · Structure no. 1320152
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,557
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,423 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond carry?
About 17,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 71 over Wreck Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.