US Bridges

Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek

FairPosted for load

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .85 MI West RT-9 (new Rd) · Structure no. 01EH032

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
683 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,830
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,796 by 2043. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMays Lndg-Smrs Pt
CrossesPatcong Creek
Location.85 MI West RT-9 (new Rd)
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31536, -74.62773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2023)
Projected traffic11,796 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt 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 Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Lndg-Smrs Pt over Patcong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.