US Bridges

Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.2MI E. GSPKWY&1MI W RT9 · Structure no. 01EH010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,875
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesZion RD (cr 615)
CrossesPatcong Creek
Location0.2MI E. GSPKWY&1MI W RT9
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates39.3682, -74.58014
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2023)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Zion RD (cr 615) over Patcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.