US Bridges

Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI E of U.S. Route 9 · Structure no. 01A0002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,822 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Avenue
CrossesAbsecon Creek
Location0.42 MI E of U.S. Route 9
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42268, -74.50082
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2023)
Projected traffic1,822 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Avenue 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Avenue over Absecon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.