US Bridges

Central Ave over Patcong Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile East CR 651 · Structure no. 01EH011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,346
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Patcong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 95 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesPatcong Creek
Location0.2 Mile East CR 651
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.36106, -74.57709
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,346 (2023)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$387,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Patcong Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Central Ave 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 Central Ave over Patcong Creek carry?

About 3,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Patcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.