US Bridges

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI East of Nj 54 · Structure no. 0119151

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 9,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,580 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 322-BLK Hrse Pk
CrossesPenny Pot Lake
Location2.3 MI East of Nj 54
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.56981, -74.82139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,491 (2023)
Projected traffic11,580 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake carry?

About 9,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Penny Pot Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.