Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River
FairPosted for loadAtlantic County, New Jersey · .28 MI N of US Route 322 · Structure no. 01HML22
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,258
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River is a steel truss - thru carrying Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,258 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River 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 Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River carry?
About 4,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Weymouth RD CR 559 over Great Egg Harbor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.