Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek
PoorAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.52MI South of Rt 30 · Structure no. 01A0004
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,837
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,837 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,604 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek carry?
About 13,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road (cr 651) over Absecon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.