US Bridges

W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.3 Mile West Nj Rt 9 · Structure no. 01EH007

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 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 9,220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,064 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mill RD (cr 662)
CrossesPatcong Creek
Location1.3 Mile West Nj Rt 9
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37941, -74.57997
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,220 (2023)
Projected traffic11,064 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek 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 W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek carry?

About 9,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Mill RD (cr 662) over Patcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.