U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of 9-30 JCT · Structure no. 0101150
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,391
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,669 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek carry?
About 11,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns U.S.Route 9 over Absecon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.