US Bridges

Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North US Route 322 · Structure no. 01BV003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth ST
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor River
Location0.2 MI North US Route 322
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.57577, -74.82233
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2023)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River 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 Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth ST over Great Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.