US Bridges

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI West of Nj 50 · Structure no. 0119159

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,669
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,001 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 322-BLK Hrse Pk
CrossesWatering Race Branch
Location0.15 MI West of Nj 50
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.47717, -74.71389
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 2023
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 rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,669 (2023)
Projected traffic24,001 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch carry?

About 19,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 322-BLK Hrse Pk over Watering Race Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.