US Bridges

NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.13 M.E.Of Bass Harbor · Structure no. 0122158

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 9,994 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,194 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD
CrossesSomers Creek
Location0.13 M.E.Of Bass Harbor
RouteState Highway 152
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31561, -74.58361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,994 (2023)
Projected traffic12,194 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek carry?

About 9,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NJ152-LNGPTSUMBLVD over Somers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.