US Bridges

Mule Road over Davenport Branch

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.91 Mi. W. of Rt. 37 · Structure no. 1505015

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,341
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mule Road over Davenport Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mule Road over Davenport Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,009 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMule Road
CrossesDavenport Branch
Location0.91 Mi. W. of Rt. 37
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96036, -74.24436
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,341 (2024)
Projected traffic16,009 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mule Road over Davenport Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mule Road over Davenport Branch 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 Mule Road over Davenport Branch carry?

About 13,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mule Road over Davenport Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Mule Road over Davenport Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.