US Bridges

Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek

Poor

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.63 MI E of CR 563 · Structure no. 01EHC06

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClarks Landing RD
CrossesLanding Creek
Location0.63 MI E of CR 563
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates39.58006, -74.58098
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2023)
Projected traffic591 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

About 492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Landing RD over Landing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.