Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek
GoodAtlantic County, New Jersey · .35 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 01HML35
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 81 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 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek 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 Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek carry?
About 761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Egg Harbor RD over Babcock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.