US Bridges

CR 559 over Miry Run

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.63 Mi. S of CR 559A · Structure no. 01EH017

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,211
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 559 over Miry Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 559 over Miry Run in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 559
CrossesMiry Run
Location1.63 Mi. S of CR 559A
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.40506, -74.71415
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,211 (2023)
Projected traffic3,853 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 CR 559 over Miry Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 559 over Miry Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 559 over Miry Run carry?

About 3,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 559 over Miry Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 559 over Miry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.