US Bridges

Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI South of Rt 322 · Structure no. 01BV011

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,945
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,934 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCains Mill RD
CrossesHospitality Branch
Location0.2 MI South of Rt 322
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.60078, -74.88183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,945 (2023)
Projected traffic5,934 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch 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 Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch carry?

About 4,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cains Mill RD over Hospitality Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.