US Bridges

Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .16 Mi. S.Of Rt. 322 · Structure no. 01BV007

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 932 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEighth Street
CrossesHospitality Branch
Location.16 Mi. S.Of Rt. 322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.57174, -74.82706
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2023)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth Street over Hospitality Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.