US Bridges

Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI North CR 575 · Structure no. 01EH021

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,507
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English 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 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,008 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMays Ldg-Somers Pt
CrossesEnglish Creek
Location0.13 MI North CR 575
RouteCounty Highway 559
Coordinates39.34871, -74.67301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2023)
Projected traffic3,008 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek built?

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

What condition is Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Ldg-Somers Pt over English Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.