US Bridges

Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.22 MI South CR 559 · Structure no. 01EH030

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffers Landing RD
CrossesLanding Creek
Location1.22 MI South CR 559
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31892, -74.65127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2023)
Projected traffic362 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffers Landing RD over Landing 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 Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffers Landing RD over Landing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.