US Bridges

Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .3 Miles N of RT.322 · Structure no. 01FB036

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFourteenth Street
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor River
Location.3 Miles N of RT.322
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.60372, -74.8659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2023)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fourteenth Street over Great Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.