US Bridges

Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel

Poor

Atlantic County, New Jersey · East Terminus of RT.152 · Structure no. 01EH048

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,142
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,142 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,770 by 2043. The structure is 1,323 ft (403.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Memrl (cr 629)
CrossesRisley Channel
LocationEast Terminus of RT.152
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31593, -74.5312
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,323 ft (403.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,142 (2023)
Projected traffic9,770 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel carry?

About 8,142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel?

The structure is 1,323 ft (403.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Memrl (cr 629) over Risley Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.