US Bridges

Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.58 MI N of Rt Nj 54 · Structure no. 01BV014

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 79 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,849 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson RD
CrossesMarsh Lake Branch
Location1.58 MI N of Rt Nj 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.58533, -74.9017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2023)
Projected traffic1,849 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 Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jackson RD over Marsh 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 Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson RD over Marsh Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.