US Bridges

Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.93 Mi. S. of US Rt. 322 · Structure no. 01BV012

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,945
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch 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 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 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCains Mill Road
CrossesLake Branch
Location0.93 Mi. S. of US Rt. 322
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.58978, -74.88149
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch built?

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

What condition is Cains Mill Road over Lake 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 Road over Lake Branch carry?

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

How long is Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cains Mill Road over Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.