US Bridges

Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek

Poor

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI North CR 561 · Structure no. 01EHC08

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,813
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,376 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreen Bnk RD CR563
CrossesIndian Cabin Creek
Location2.1 MI North CR 561
RouteCounty Highway 563
Coordinates39.56014, -74.61111
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2023)
Projected traffic3,376 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$91,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin 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 Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Green Bnk RD CR563 over Indian Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.