US Bridges

Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · Silver Ridge Park · Structure no. 1505014

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,987
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouthampton Drive
CrossesWrangle Brook
LocationSilver Ridge Park
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.96092, -74.22803
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2024)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southampton Drive over Wrangle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Southampton Drive over Wrangle Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.