US Bridges

US 322 over Babcock Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI East of Nj 50 · Structure no. 0119161

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Babcock Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 322 over Babcock Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 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 19,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,240 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322
CrossesBabcock Creek
Location0.67 MI East of Nj 50
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.46894, -74.69242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,866 (2024)
Projected traffic24,240 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Babcock Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 322 over Babcock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 over Babcock Creek carry?

About 19,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Babcock Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Babcock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.