Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 1.55 MI S. of US 322 & 40 · Structure no. 01EH065
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,592
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch 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 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 3,592 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch 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 Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch carry?
About 3,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Avenue over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.