US Bridges

Blackman Road over Furmans Brook

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.59 MI N. of 559ALT · Structure no. 01EH014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,999
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackman Road over Furmans Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Blackman Road over Furmans Brook in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,999 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackman Road
CrossesFurmans Brook
Location0.59 MI N. of 559ALT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.34595, -74.59229
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,999 (2023)
Projected traffic5,999 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackman Road over Furmans Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackman Road over Furmans Brook 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 Blackman Road over Furmans Brook carry?

About 4,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blackman Road over Furmans Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Blackman Road over Furmans Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.